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Trainee Lab Technician

Riada Resourcing
Coleraine
2 years ago
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Trainee Laboratory Technician - Coleraine - Full Time Do you want to gain experience in a Lab environment ? Are you looking for an immediate, full time role? This position is ideal for anyone looking to build upon their current lab skills, retrain in a different industry or change careers. £Negotiable salary  Full time hours  Immediate start  Long established manufacturerAs an integral part of the Laboratory Team, you will work to ensure timely testing of raw materials and finished products at all stages throughout the production process. Duties will include: Conducting Internal quality assurance testing including (microbiological, chemical and organoleptic)  Record and maintain a database of test results Collection, preparation and/or testing of samples across the production process Cleaning & Maintaining laboratory and testing equipment  Writing and delivering Laboratory/Testing reviews/reports to Senior Staff as required organoleptic qualities (smell and taste test), carrying out chemical, physical and microbiological testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished dairy products. This is an essential part of the role.Criteria:Previous experience in a similar roledesirable but not essential as full training given Excellent attention to detail Strong communication skills both written and verbal Good IT skills 

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