QA Laboratory Technician

2 months ago

StratforduponAvon, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

An innovative food business based near Stratford upon Avon is seeking a QA Laboratory Technician to join it's team. You will be working in its greenfield rapeseed processing plant and associated power generation facility.

This site is one of the most energy-efficient producers in the UK oilseed sector, producing sustainable, high-quality animal feed and food-grade vegetable oil. It is a state-of-the-art plant, generating heat and power for the process from UK forestry residues and off-cuts, and as such contributes to a greener and more sustainable environment for the UK.

Key Tasks:

* Apply methods and techniques to test the quality of raw materials, intermediary and final products and ensure results are within company and customer quality control specifications.

* Use a variety of instrumentation to conduct chemical analysis.

* Prepare reagents for testing of product samples.

* Produce certificate of analysis for raw materials, intermediate and finished goods, including positive release of products when the product specification has been confirmed through testing.

* Conduct laboratory equipment calibration, verification, and daily checks.

* Ensure that quality levels are maintained in accordance with relevant company procedures and documentation is accurately completed.

* Maintain stock levels of consumable chemicals or other items to ensure no stockouts.

* Carry out internal audits to comply with Laboratory and factory standards( QA role)

* Conduct environmental swabbing when needed.

* Liaise with and support the Production team to ensure compliance with product to ensure results are communicated in a timely manner quality standards.

* Ensure all operations are conducted in line with current Health and Safety legislations.

The successful applicant will possess the following skills and experience:

* Educated to degree level with an appropriate qualification in chemistry, food science or general science.

* Demonstrable experience of using HPLC, GC / FID, ICP -OES or other chemical equipment.

* Internal Audit Certification and auditing experience would be an advantage.

* Previous working experience conducting laboratory tests with the ability to follow agreed laboratory procedures, within a manufacturing, or process environment.

* Previous working experience within a food production environment would be an advantage.

* Knowledge of how to operate and maintain instruments such as GC / FID, HPLC, ICP-OES, Karl Fisher Coulometer, Rancimat and UV / VIS spectrophotometer and wet chemistry methods of analysis is desirable.

* Experience of working with and interpreting technical documents including vendor and customer specifications.

* Excellent IT skills, for instance using spreadsheet for entering internal quality control data.

* Demonstrable knowledge of CLAS, BRC and FEMAS standards would be an advantage.

* Eligible to live and work in the UK without restriction.

The role works 5 days per week between 6am – 7pm on an 8 hour shift pattern (Monday -Thursday) and 6am-6pm Friday, including 1 weekend (Saturday and Sunday) in 4 weekends with 2 days off during the following week. Weekend hours are 7.30am – 4pm.

Please note this is a remote site not on a public transport route, and the use of own transport will be necessary.

The Company will conside a Graduate at entry level for the role.

In return, you will receive a competitive salary dependent on experience plus 10% allowance for the rota work pattern and company pension scheme. There is 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

If this sounds like the role for you, click the apply button online and send your CV today.

This role will require working in an agricultural environment with exposure to wheat, grain dust and other allergens

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