Lab Analyst

Are you looking for an immediate start? Are you an experienced lab technician? We have a great opportunity for laboratory technician who would like to be part of a large team working for a multinational global brand. Our client manufactures, distributes, sells and markets some of the world\’s strongest brands in non-alcoholic beverages. It is a leading Western European marketer, distributor, and producer of bottles and can non-alcoholic refreshment. Job title: Lab Analyst Working hours: 3 on 3 off ( 12 hour shifts) Shift timings: DAYS ONLY: 7AM – 7PM Excellent pay rate : £13.50 ( first 12 weeks), £15.00 after 12 weeks ROTATING SHIFTS: 7AM – 7PM / 7PM – 7AM Excellent pay rate : £15 ( first 12 weeks), £16.67 after 12 weeks Benefits: Access to Randstad \’Happi\’ benefits scheme which includes 100\’s of high street discounts, gym membership and much more! Employee Assistance Programme / Well being Support Flexible shift patterns Paid breaks Free soft drinks and hot drinks on site Free parking Internal training and development Weekly pay Access to permanent vacancies Responsibilities: Collection and plating of micro and sensory samples from production lines Collection of retained samples and organisation of retained stores Setting up and Participation in Sensory sessions Assisting Micro team with weekly and daily sample collection and plating tasks Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned which will include the following Preparing samples and dispatch to customer Collecting prep sheets for process samples Creating labels Labelling and preparation for sensory testing Printing and laminating resources for lab Collecting and unpacking deliveries for the micro lab You will ensure all relevant Quality and Health & Safety Procedures are followed Skills & Qualifications: Experience of working in a microbiological laboratory Microbiology sampling and testing/counting experience/qualificationHealth and wellbeing GCSE Math\’s and English, or equivalent is required, as well as basic PC skills