Job Title: Laboratory Assistant / Food Technician X 4 Location: Reading, BERKSHIRE RG6 Rate: £ 17.84 ph per hour Umbrella Co Basis - Inside IR35 Employment Type: Contract (6 Months) (Possibility for Extension) Hours: 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Start Date: ASAP Reference: K1099 Includes References 1100, 1101 & 1102 Responsibilities: These positions will be a flexible technician role working across different departments including analytical, food product development and food manufacturing. Working in different laboratories as demand requires. Provide high-quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff. Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results. Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food safety to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing. Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed. Be competent in the use of generic and specific software packages required for the role: Laboratory’s LIMS system, Q-Pulse, etc. Perform Admin and Housekeeping duties as directed. Qualifications: A Levels in a scientific discipline would be preferred. Additional Information: This role is INSIDE IR35