Posted: 31st January 2025
Salary: Up to £27,000pa + amazing benefits
Location: South Petherton
Reference: UTA310525
Due to continued expansion at our Key Client in Somerset we are seeking a Laboratory Technician on a 12 month fixed term contract.
Amazing benefits package available as well as competitive pay and generous overtime at a company that is doing very well. While this position is for a fixed term contract, there are always opportunities for other roles at this employer.
The benefits at this company are superb:
• Pension contribution of 10% by employer
• 4 x death in service benefit and long term disability scheme if enrolled in the pension
• 25 days holidays plus bank hols, 3 days to be used for Christmas shutdown
• Health cashback scheme 50% subsidised by the company (can also cover family)
• Fitness reimbursement of up to £300 per year towards gym membership and other activities
• Access to a staff Discounts Website with lots of discounts and other benefits and price reductions for everyday items
What will you do?
• You’ll be responsible for registering, preparing and testing samples, including weighing, and quality control of media.
• You’ll maintain high levels of hygiene in the lab at all times, including cleaning and swabbing of equipment within the lab.
• You’ll conduct tests on raw material and product samples, including reporting all results in a timely manner.
• You’ll perform routine internal calibration of equipment and arrange external calibration, ensuring records are accurately maintained.
• You’ll report and investigate non- conformances, ensuring close out of all actions.
• You’ll conduct daily temperature and weight checks
• You’ll count and calculate test results, ensuring accurate data entry of test results.
What we need from you:
Previous experience in a microbiology lab is highly desirable for this role, along with IT literacy, strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider team – this is especially important in terms of sharing the laboratory opening-up procedure which requires approx. 1 weekly start at 06:00.
The role is working on day shift Monday to Friday from 08.30 – 17.00 (with occasional early start as mentioned)
This job could be suitable for someone with previous lab experience, or someone who has an academic background that features scientific qualification.
Apply today – every application receives a response