The Opportunity
The Laboratory Quality Technician is part of the Laboratory Team reporting into the Laboratory Manager. The individual will assist in all aspects of quality assurance testing and development in relation to the manufacturing of our products. The employee will be responsible for ensuring daily retrieval of samples from production, logistics and effluent areas, conducting analytical tests on raw materials, finished goods and effluent waste, calibration of test equipment and general housekeeping of laboratory.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Retrieval of samples of raw material and finished products
- Perform analysis on products according to defined analytical methods and standard operating procedures
- Conducting of analytic tests
- Prepare and standardise solutions needed to conduct tests
- Prepare and calibrate laboratory equipment
- Accurately record all results and data for analysis and compliance with ISO and company requirements
- Report out of specification results
- Prepare and dispatch samples to customers or external labs
- Practice a clean as you go policy to maintain laboratory hygiene
- Take Health, Safety and Environmental ownership of yourself, others and activities within your areas of responsibility and raising all HSE concerns you become aware of, outside your areas of responsibility, with relevant managers.
- Undertake other duties as reasonably requested.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous laboratory experience (preferred)
- Aptitude to learn how to perform a wide range of technical skills including sample preparation for analysis and techniques such as HPLC and GC
- Ability to work accurately and follow specific instructions in a complex work environment
- Ability to calculate figures encompassing proportions, percentages, ratios, and volume
- Ability and willingness to take ownership of assigned tasks and work without continuous supervision
- Strong organisational, problem solving and analytical skill
- Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a high attention to detail
- Be proactive and self-motivated with good communication skills
- Good IT skills with knowledge of Microsoft software
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently, whilst strictly following all health & safety requirements
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary relevant to work experience
- 33 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)
- Generous Pension Scheme - employee 5%, employer 6%
- Death in Service benefit - 4 x salary
- Private healthcare scheme available after 6 months service
- Free on-site secure parking
- Lavazza coffee machines - free for staff use
- Pasta club
- Upgraded on-site shower and changing facilities
- Upgraded canteen facilities
- Uniform laundry service provided
Laboratory Quality Technician in Selby employer: SEDAMYL UK LIMITED Careers
As a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer with us, you'll join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining and optimising our machinery in a supportive and safety-focused environment. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance and a generous pension scheme, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. Our workplace culture prioritises teamwork and innovation, ensuring that you can thrive while contributing to exciting projects in a state-of-the-art facility.
Contact Details:
SEDAMYL UK LIMITED Careers Recruitment Team
