Sample Preparation Technician

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The purpose of this role is to prepare food samples for analysis as specified by and in line with client requirements, ensuring smooth operation and flow of samples by following standard procedures currently in place.

This is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00.

• Complete the preparation of food samples in accordance with standard operating procedures, standards of quality and the requirements of ISO
  17025.
• Distribution of samples to laboratories for analysis.
• To identify any anomalies and be able to take the necessary steps for a quick resolution.
• Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of departmental work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
• Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Liaising with internal and external stakeholders in regards to sample/result queries via email and telephone, maintaining a professional approach at all times.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK Health and Safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Partake in any cross departmental developmental training to support and assist with the registration of chemistry samples.
• Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of Laboratory Quality Manual in order to ensure compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the manual.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.

• Educated to GCSE level Maths, English, Chemistry or Biology, or equivalent.
• Experience in a laboratory and production environment would be desired but not essential.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Good communication skills both written and verbally.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates.
• Company Pension Plan.
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary).
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service).
• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes.
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential.
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes.
• Free parking.
• Worldwide career opportunities.
• Rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

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