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Lab Technician
- Contract Length: 3 Months Initial
- Hourly Rate: 18.02 (day shifts), 20.57 (rotating shifts)
- Location: Purfleet
- Industry: Edible Oils & Fats
- Job Type: Full-time, Contract
Join a leading company in the edible oils and fats industry as a Lab Technician. This role is crucial for ensuring the quality and safety of products such as supermarket vegetable oils and margarines. Starting with day shifts, you will move to a rotating shift pattern, with competitive pay reflecting the demanding nature of the role.
Day-to-day of the role:
- Analyse packed products like oils and margarines, ensuring they meet quality standards.
- Record analytical results accurately in the company's internal data systems.
- Identify and log any products that do not meet quality parameters.
- Receive, store, and manage product samples efficiently.
- Communicate findings and important information to shift managers.
- Pack and dispatch samples to internal company labs for further analysis.
- Operate and maintain laboratory equipment, with full training provided.
- Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of stock levels using an Excel-based system.
- Support ongoing product development and quality improvement initiatives across the site.
Required Skills & Qualifications:
- Previous laboratory experience in a manufacturing environment, ideally within the oils/fats sector.
- Familiarity with High-Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) is advantageous.
- Strong problem-solving skills and meticulous attention to detail.
- Effective communication skills and a methodical approach to work.
- Physical fitness, as the role involves handling samples up to 12.5kg.
- Comfortable working with chemicals and handling samples safely.
- Flexibility and reliability, with a willingness to work occasional weekend overtime.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate with premium pay for shift work.
- Opportunity to work in a leading company within the edible oils and fats industry.
- Exposure to industry-standard practices and advanced technology in product testing.
- Potential for contract extension based on performance and business needs.
