Laboratory Assistant

We are currently looking for hard working dependable candidates to work for our client based in Ellesmere Port. Working in a fast paced food production site. This site is easily accessible by public transport and by car.

Details about the role:

• £12.60 per hour
• 8am till 5pm Monday to Thursday and 8am till 2pm Friday
• Monday to Friday
• Optional overtime on the weekends

Duties:

• Carry out assessment of raw materials
• Stock control of submitted samples ensuring correct storage, handling and disposal where necessary
• Sampling, preparing & shipping of samples for customer assessment
• Logging of submitted samples on QA database, use of system to retrieve relevant test paperwork and use of ERP system
• Responsible for the completion of laboratory paperwork
• Cleaning & maintenance of laboratory environment & equipment
• Collating data and presenting in graphs, charts & reports.
• Other duties as required

Skills and experience:

• Computer literate in email, word & excel.
• Proactive and able to work without supervision as part of a team or independently and to work on your own initiative.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication and good interpersonal skills.
• Well organized, with good problem-solving abilities and able to multitask.
• Excellent numeracy skills.

Educations and Qualifications:

Although not essential, the successful candidate would ideally have knowledge and/or qualifications in the following areas:

• General knowledge of Health & Safety and Manual Handling
• Food Safety in Manufacturing
• A Food science or Laboratory qualification would be beneficial.
• Knowledge within a Laboratory & food manufacturing background
• Knowledge of BRC systems

It couldn t be easier to apply for this role!

• Apply ONLINE for one of our team to call you and start your application!
• You can give us a CALL on (phone number removed) for more details

Thank you for your interest in this position we look forward to hearing from you!