Sample technician - new job in York, UK

Job title: Sample technician

Contract type: Permanent and temp roles available

Location: Sand Hutton, York, North Yorkshire

Are you looking a varied, fast paced new role that combines manufacturing, office, and lab work? Do you have an interest in food science or environmental security, or a relevant science degree?

SRG are looking for a Sample preparation assistant to join a global food science company based in York.

As a Sample preparation assistant, you'd be responsible for preparing and storing samples, maintaining a clean work environment, and using the machinery around the facility. The role would involve a wide range of food and agricultural samples.

This role would suit a wide range of backgrounds, including a graduate looking to gain experience and insight into the food science industry, or a professional process or warehouse operative looking for a varied role.

Key Responsibilities will include:

• Working to the required safety and quality standards in a laboratory

• Maintaining a clean working environment

• Preparing, storing, and delivering a wide variety of samples to tight deadlines

• Working with chemical contaminants to produce materials for testing

• Using machinery and instruments, from handheld blenders to industrial mixers and mills

• Logging in samples on a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

• General duties: record keeping, stocking consumables, emptying waste, cleaning

Candidate Requirements:

• A brilliant 'can do' attitude to working in an adaptable environment with a flexible approach to work, to learn, use skills to meet daily challenges and drive your development
• A methodical, organised approach and attention to detail is vital in a scientific environment with the ability to follow instructions and update records
• Clear and concise written and verbal communication and time management skills
• Team working skills and the ability to work at pace are essential

• Scientific knowledge or experience of working with food, animal feed or a background in catering or practical logistics would be beneficial
• An understanding of compliance with Quality Systems accreditation criteria would be ideal
• Basic use of MS Office applications and databases

To apply click the link or send your CV

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.