**Laboratory Technician
The Technical Department at Cotteswold Dairy are looking for a reliable, methodical individual with excellent communication skills to train as a member of the Laboratory Team. Experience of working in a lab setting or food production would be ideal, and candidates who have proven ability to work accurately and with precision in a fast-paced environment will be considered
**Laboratory Technician Role
Covering the weekend, plus three shifts in the week, you will work with the Lab Team and Lab Manager to ensure compliance to company & legislative standards and requirements
You will conduct sampling and testing of products, microbiological tests and analyse results to maintain product quality control
**Laboratory Technician Working Hours
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This role covers the weekend, as well as three shifts during the week:
Saturday: 0800 start Sunday: 0600 start
Weekday shifts start (on a rota basis): 0530, 0600, 0700, 1200
† This is an example only – a degree of flexibility is required; days off are on a rota basis
**Laboratory Technician Training
You will receive practical, hands-on training in the role as well as working towards your Basic Food Safety & COSHH. A level of understanding around best practice, safety and hygiene is desirable; though an understanding of Chemistry and Biology at a GCSE Level will be sufficient to begin your training in this role
**Laboratory Technician Key Duties
Reporting to the Laboratory Manager & Technical Team, key duties include:
To conduct a variety of sampling and testing in line with the company's standards
Analyse and interpret results
To follow all procedures relating to COSHH, Health and Safety, Food Safety *
Accurately complete records
Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean and tidy
- Due to food hygiene regulations no earrings, studs, bracelets, necklaces, rings, makeup, strong smelling deodorants or perfumes are permitted in the laboratory, factory or warehouse areas
**Laboratory Technician Skills
- A good communicator able to build excellent working relationships
- ????Previous experience of working to high levels of hygiene standards
- GCSE in Biology, Chemistry and Maths – grade B or above; or a qualification in Biological Sciences
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**Company Benefits
We also offer benefits including:
- Competitive salary with scope to train and advance within the business
- 22 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Additional day of holiday after 3 years' service
- Refer a friend - potentially receive £500
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted products, including doorstep delivery where available
- Group personal pension scheme
- Health and wellbeing benefit via Simply Health
To be considered for this fantastic opportunity as a member of our Laboratory Team please apply now