£Negotiable salary & benefits package

Full time hours

Permanent career opportunity

Leading food manufacturer

You will be responsible for the sampling, testing and recording of dairy products at various stages of the production process.

Duties will include:
-Carrying out quality control sampling and testing of products across all labs on site
-Recording of test results and assisting with troubleshooting as required
-Completing and recording quality checks to ensure the food safety, quality and legality of packaging used in products.
-Ensuring health and safety standards are maintained
-Testing and release of raw materials prior to production
-Completing daily equipment set-up and calibration
-Carrying out chemical and micro testing of products
-Carrying out organoleptic testing of dairy products and shelf life testing
-Preparing culture media, chemical solutions and buffer

Criteria:
Previous experience in a similar role, ie lab technician, ideally within a manufacturing environment
Ability to carry out testing / sample testing within a lab environment
Strong communication skills & organisational ability
Strong attention to detail

If you are interested in a position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply online, email alan@riadaresourcing.com or call Alan on 028 7032 6600 to find out about other, more suitable positions.