Laboratory Technician

£22,641 + private BUPA medical

Treforest

Monday - Friday 8:20am - 4:30pm

Yolk Engineering is pleased to be exclusively working with a manufacturer of a unique product!

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate in Chemistry or Microbiology to join an established company and really gain some industry experience!

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Manager you will be working in a clean environment and be part of a small team. You will learn a number of different testing techniques and establish yourself as an experienced laboratory technician.

What you will be doing as Laboratory Technician:

• Assist in implementing management systems for Health & Safety issues (COSHH)
• Assist in maintaining Quality Reporting Datasheets and the SAP IT system
• Ensuring completion and correct documentation of Quality Control analysis of finished and semi-finished lots as per the documented analysis requirements
• Undertake micro and chemical testing on our product from samples you collect from within the plant this may include planning the workload for chemistry / physical analysis (as back-up) and advising Laboratory Manager as and when Quality issues are noticed at intermediate testing, in a timely fashion.
• Perform identification on micro growth via API and Gram stain (as back-up)
• Input QC data into Quality Record Sheets and SAP and monitor accuracy of QC reported data by way of reference sample analysis
• Assist in Stock Management of consumables within the Chemistry Laboratory and continually ensuring sufficient reagents are available for required analysis
• Assist in the preparation of Trial Blends in a timely manner
• Issue production labels to the plant (as back-up)

The skills you will bring as Laboratory Technician:

• A Level in Science (Essential)
• MSc Microbiology or Chemistry (Desirable)
• Excellent attention to detail
• Organised
• Understanding of GMP

And this is what you will receive in return:

• £22,641.70 per annum
• Private BUPA medical
• 6% employer pension
• 33 days annual holiday
• 4 x death in service
• 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay
• Professional development

If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this Laboratory Technician role apply now

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.