In brief
This food laboratory assistant role involves conducting routine analysis and manufacturing tasks to support product development and testing. Daily work includes preparing samples, operating laboratory equipment, following standard operating procedures and maintaining accurate records of all results generated within the facility.
Best for
Candidates with experience in the food or hospitality industry
Worth knowing
This is a six-month fixed-term contract
What you need
Required
Food industry experience
Strongly implied by the listing
Laboratory procedures
Strongly implied by the listing
Data recording
Strongly implied by the listing
Food safety
Strongly implied by the listing
Customer service
Strongly implied by the listing
Preferred
No preferred skills or technologies were clearly stated.
Your day-to-day
Perform routine laboratory analysis
Clearly stated in the job description.
Operate laboratory equipment
Clearly stated in the job description.
Document laboratory results
Clearly stated in the job description.
Follow product formulations
Clearly stated in the job description.
Manage laboratory housekeeping
Clearly stated in the job description.
Experience expected
Level
Entry level
Based on what the listing states
Years of experience
Not stated
No clear years requirement found
Evidence from the listing
Experience level
“Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff.”
Full job description (from employer)⌄
6 Month contract Based in Reading 36 hours per week £13.12 per hour PAYE We welcome application from candidates who have worked in the food or hospitality food industry. The Opportunity: Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff. Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results. Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food safety to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing. Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed. Perform admin and housekeeping duties as directed Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available
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