Lab Technician

Laboratory Technician – Beverage Development | Lab Technician | Food Science

Stourport-on-Severn | £14.16 per hour | Temporary contract (6 months, potential extension) | Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm) 37.5hrs

We are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Lab Technician to join a leading Beverage Development team in Stourport-on-Severn. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in food science, beverage development, quality assurance (QA), or laboratory testing to gain hands‑on experience in R&D and new product development (NPD).

• Prepare beverage samples in line with recipes and specifications
• Support product development (NPD) and innovation projects
• Package and dispatch samples to customers
• Carry out analytical testing and sensory evaluation
• Conduct benchmarking and product comparison activities
• Maintain laboratory equipment, stock control, and consumables
• Assist with SOP writing, documentation, and risk assessments
• Complete administrative and data recording tasks

• Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, QA Technician, or Food Production Operative
• Background in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or beverage production (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, data entry)
• Excellent communication skills

• Experience in quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), or food manufacturing
• Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or HACCP
• Experience working in a laboratory, food production, or FMCG environment

• Monday to Friday – no shift work
• Opportunity to develop skills in R&D, NPD, and food/beverage innovation
• Supportive team environment
• Potential contract extension

Commutable from Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern and surrounding areas.