Title: QA Lab Technician
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £25,500 per annum + 15% night shift allowance
Term: Initial temporary 3-month contract
Benefits: Condensed 4-day week (Monday - Thursday), full training and development provided, pension, life Insurance, private health insurance, 15 days holiday + bank holidays - Christmas shut down s
SRG is working with a leading soft drinks manufacturer based in Herefordshire who are now looking for a QA Lab Technician to join the team. The role will be a hands-on role where you will be operating machines and instruments, doings sensory analysis on mixes and looking at the microbiology and testing of finished products. Recent Chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply, this role would suit candidates with prior industrial experience within the beverage industry.
Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern 6am-6pm for 4 weeks followed by 6pm-6am for 2 weeks - Full UK driving licence and car needed
Role / Description
* Verifying and monitoring all quality aspects
* Use HPLC to test batches, raw materials and lines
* Testing the microbiology of products to ensure they meet traceability standards
* Quality checks and completion of documents and internal audits
* Monitoring production activities to ensure compliance to customer specifications
* Investigating and reporting on customer complaints
Requirements
* Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn
* UK driving licence and car
* Experience in HPLC and method development is advantageous
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Keywords: quality, quality assurance, lab, lab technician, HPLC, food and beverage, manufacturing, audits, compliance, microbiology, sensory analysis, batch manufacturing, production line, PH, soft drink, titration, density meters, analytical testing
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