- Bedford, Bedfordshire
- Permanent
- Overtime
- £28,289 /Yr
- Standard
- Expires In 4 days
Laboratory Technician – Food Manufacturing
Bedford | £28,289 | Mon-Fri, rotating shifts (6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm)
Permanent | 37.5 hours per week
Are you a detail-oriented Lab Technician with a background in food or industrial manufacturing? We’re recruiting for a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join a well-established and growing manufacturer of gluten-free food products.
This role is based primarily at their Bedford site, with occasional travel to other UK sites. Comprehensive training is provided, along with excellent benefits including private healthcare, 6% matched pension, and 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
What you’ll be doing:
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Daily testing of raw materials and finished products against set standards
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Managing non-conforming products and supporting internal investigations
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Recording and updating results in the LIMS and stock control systems
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Generating Certificates of Analysis and managing product specifications
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Maintaining lab hygiene and equipment calibration
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Supporting quality and complaint investigations, and participating in site meetings
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