Alexander Steele Recruitment contrinue to partner with a global food manufacturer that supply a wide range of products to Food Service, B2B and UK Retailers. We are supporting them with the appointment of a Lab Technician to join them at their facility in Bedfordshire. On offer: ️ 32 days holiday Good company pension Main Purpose of the role: To ensure accurate, timely, and efficient testing of products and raw materials to agreed standards Manage non-conforming products and facilitate administration of documentation Ensure equipment is standardised and maintained Ensure LIMS & stock control system is managed and consistently up to date Ensure documentation is inspection ready Ensure hygiene and cleanliness of equipment and working areas are to the required standards Key Responsibilities: Product Testing: Daily testing of product samples and raw materials using defined methodology and according to schedule. Ensure results are recorded and specifications updated for any new products in a timely manner Ensure all equipment is maintained in good working order and verified / calibrated according to schedule Data entry of results onto the LIMS and stock control systems. Confirm pass or fail status of the product and escalate as required and release product or determine and advise corrective action as appropriate. Administration: Daily maintenance of all laboratory documentation to ensure audit ready. Create and complete records of non-conforming product and support internal investigation Generate Certificates of Analysis/Conformities and communication as required to the customers. Maintaining foreign body library General: Maintain clean and tidy equipment and working areas for availability at all times. Maintain storage and rotation of shelf life samples Support customer complaints, internal NCN investigation and shelf life extension assessments Actively participate in relevant site meetings Maintain acceptable levels of laboratory consumables and initiate orders as required Carry out any additional management request within the reasonable scope of the role Engage proactively in support of other sites as reasonably required Candidate requirements: At least 1 years experience working in a Lab or AQ role within a manufacturing environment. Excellent computer skills with working knowledge of Outlook and Excel Good verbal and written communication skills (English) Be organised, have the ability to self motivate and be able to work well and communicate with people at all levels