An innovative food business based near Stratford upon Avon is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to join it's team. You will be working in its greenfield rapeseed processing plant and associated power generation facility.
This site is one of the most energy-efficient producers in the UK oilseed sector, producing sustainable, high-quality animal feed and food-grade vegetable oil. It is a state-of-the-art plant, generating heat and power for the process from UK forestry residues and off-cuts, and as such contributes to a greener and more sustainable environment for the UK.
Key Tasks:
* Apply methods and techniques to test the quality of raw materials, intermediary and final products and ensure results are within company and customer quality control specifications.
* Use a variety of instrumentation to conduct chemical analysis.
* Prepare reagents for testing of product samples.
* Produce certificate of analysis for raw materials, intermediate and finished goods, including positive release of products when the product specification has been confirmed through testing.
* Conduct laboratory equipment calibration, verification, and daily checks.
* Ensure that quality levels are maintained in accordance with relevant company procedures and documentation is accurately completed.
* Maintain stock levels of consumable chemicals or other items to ensure no stockouts.
* Carry out internal audits to comply with Laboratory and factory standa...