Laboratory Technician

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.
At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join us for an initial period of 6 months to cover maternity leave. Joining Premier Foods means being part of a business that champions fresh ideas and aims higher. Working in a team of adaptable professionals, you will oversee and run daily activities to ensure accurate and timely analyses.

This role requires dedication to performing foreign body, food, and packaging microscopical analyses, primarily identifying foreign bodies. Working with experts, your role is to ensure accurate analysis and adhere to accredited methodologies and quality standards. You will provide these services to third party customers and Premier Foods' businesses.

To excel in this role, you'll need to be enthusiastic, eager to learn, and have a positive attitude. Working for a business committed to creating a Great Place to Work, your future in this role is promising. There is a potential for a permanent role within Premier Foods, and as we grow, you will help us achieve our goals.

The Key Requirements...

• To perform foreign body identifications following the UKAS accredited methodologies and protocols where applicable.
• To interpret and clearly report findings using appropriate IT packages.
• To undertake food, packaging, and method development projects under the guidance of a senior colleague.
• To present technical information clearly and concisely, both in written and spoken word.
• To perform sample logging and data entry into the laboratory information management system (LIMS).
• To carry out equipment monitoring.

As a Laboratory Technician, you are eager to learn and have a positive attitude. You thrive on embracing challenges and continuously seek improvement. Your responsibility is to perform with excellence, ensuring accurate analyses and adherence to protocols. The purpose of this role is to contribute to the success of our analytical processes by providing high-quality services. Your focus will be delivering precise and timely results, supporting our commitment to service excellence.

At Premier Foods, we are united in our mission to enrich lives. Our purpose is to nurture our business effectively and sustainably, ensuring future growth. As a leading food manufacturing company, our goal is to double our turnover by 2030.

This is your chance to join us on this journey. Be part of a company built on shared values and committed to excellence. People stay with us because of the respect and encouragement we provide. We take pride in being an employer of choice. Our shared values guide our decision-making and push us to challenge ourselves every day.

The Next Step...

This is an interim role that will last for at least 6 months.