Lab Technician

Danone
Northamptonshire
6 months ago
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Short Intro and About the Job

We currently have an opportunity for a Lab Technician position, working Monday to Friday, with a start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, for 8 hours per day.

The function of a Lab Technician is to systematically and according to fixed procedures execute controls on raw materials, on semi-finished products, on the process and on finished products in order to detect all non-conformities.

You will be joining a dynamic, winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest way possible.

You will be responsible for performing quality controls according to fixed methods and procedures, by taking and preparing samples and perform standard analyses while observing the fixed working methods. 

You will process the analysis results (in SAP or Excel), reporting these results and non-conformities to stakeholders and calibrating all necessary instruments according to fixed methods and procedures.

About You

You will be able to work using your own initiative, have the ability to prioritise and think ahead with strong communication skills and be able to solve technical and complex problems.

The following qualifications/skills are required:

Degree qualified or equivalent Knowledge of good lab techniques and physico-chemical analyses; knowledge of microbiological analyses is a plus Be able to communicate in written and verbal English Experience of working in a lab environment within a food manufacturing environment is desirable Have an awareness of food allergen & basic food hygiene Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office

About Us, We offer and What's next

About Us:

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category. We have record breaking teams within the Alpro group and are very proud of our successes. All operational roles are instrumental to the Team winning in all areas, especially Health and Safety.

What’s Next:

If you think this role might be of interest, click the link above to apply and you’ll be redirected to the Danone website, or you can contact the HR Department to discuss further. The closing date for applications is8th August 2025.

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