QA Lab Technician

apartmentSRG placeRoss-on-Wye calendar_month 
Title: QA Lab Technician
Location: Herefordshire
Salary: £25,500 per annum + 15% night shift allowance
Term: Initial temporary 3-month contract
Benefits:
  • Condensed 4
  • day week (Monday
  • Thursday), full training and development provided, pension, life Insurance, private health insurance, 15 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Christmas shut down s
SRG is working with a leading soft drinks manufacturer based in Herefordshire who are now looking for a QA Lab Technician to join the team. The role will be a hands-on role where you will be operating machines and instruments, doings sensory analysis on mixes and looking at the microbiology and testing of finished products.

Recent Chemistry graduates will be considered and are encouraged to apply, this role would suit candidates with prior industrial experience within the beverage industry.

Working Hours: Rotating shift pattern 6am-6pm for 4 weeks followed by 6pm-6am for 2 weeks - Full UK driving licence and car needed

Role / Description
  • Verifying and monitoring all quality aspects
  • Use HPLC to test batches, raw materials and lines
  • Testing the microbiology of products to ensure they meet traceability standards
  • Quality checks and completion of documents and internal audits
  • Monitoring production activities to ensure compliance to customer specifications
  • Investigating and reporting on customer complaints
Requirements
  • Good work ethic, hands-on approach and a willingness to learn
  • UK driving licence and car
  • Experience in HPLC and method development is advantageous

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Rhi on 0116 350 2949.

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.co.uk to view our other vacancies.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: quality, quality assurance, lab, lab technician, HPLC, food and beverage, manufacturing, audits, compliance, microbiology, sensory analysis, batch manufacturing, production line, PH, soft drink, titration, density meters, analytical testing

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