Oil Lab Technician

Immingham

3 weeks ago

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Oil Lab Technician

Immingham

Ref: LNK2156

Job Purpose

We are currently recruiting an Edible Oil Lab Technician for this cutting-edge site near Immingham To lead and monitor an edible oil extraction and refining Trial process, ensuring safe, efficient production of high-quality vegetable oils in line with food safety, quality, and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

Understand Lab oil extraction process, including presses, solvent and algae
Monitor production parameters such as temperature, pressure, flow rates, and yields
Monitor algae extraction processes
Perform routine quality checks on raw materials, in-process oils, and finished products
Record production data accurately, including batch records, yields, and downtime
Follow strict lab safety, hygiene, and HACCP procedures at all times
Identify process issues, faults, or deviations and report or correct them promptly
Carry out monitoring and data collation for each trial plant
Work collaboratively with production, quality, and maintenance teams
Ensure compliance with health & safety, food safety, and environmental regulations
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency, quality, and waste

Skills & Experience
Experience in food manufacturing, oil extraction processing, or bioprocess manufacturing
Understanding of edible oils, fats, or food processing operations (some training provided)
Ability to operate industrial machinery and follow technical Lab procedures
Good attention to detail and record-keeping skills
Awareness of food hygiene and safety standards
Basic process troubleshooting skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

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