Laboratory Technician

About the role

As an entry level position within the QA department, all training and development will be provided. You will have ideally just finished your degree with a focus on science and be looking to start your career in the brewing/food safety/quality industry.

The Laboratory Technician’s main responsibility is to conduct microbiological and chemical sampling and analysis according to sampling plan and to support sensory program. This role also has a strong involvement in yeast and fermentation management.

The Laboratory Technician is responsible for the calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment to ensure our data and measurement relies on strong base.

As part of the Quality Team, this role also will be responsible for Quality Assurance analyses throughout the brewery and ensuring that QA policies and procedures are adhered to at all times. This position will be expected to communicate issues to appropriate managers and record, report QA data using various QA software packages.

Key skills and experience:

• Degree in Brewing, Microbiology, Chemical engineering or similar fields
• Strong attention to details and analytical skills to achieve continuous improvement
• Confident working independently and as part of a team
• Strong organisation skills with a structured and systematic approach
• Ability to follow instructions
• Ability to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively
• Good computer skills with MS software packages (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Basic knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Good Laboratory Practices
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Flexible, self-motivated and able to adapt to changing priorities

Key results:

• Undertake routine daily physical-chemical analysis of fermentation samples (gravity, pH, VDK, Haze, DO, CO2, VDK)
• Conduct aseptic and environmental sampling throughout the brewery
• Prepare and analyse microbiological samples according to the sampling plan (raw materials, in-process samples, final products, environmental samples)
• Preparation of microbiological media, sterilization of laboratory equipment
• Document, report and monitor data efficiently
• Ensure Out Of Specifications are reported to management
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment within the lab and the production
• Organising and maintaining beer library
• Support production team on QA/QC Checks on brewing and packing department when necessary (yeast counts, packaging QA Checks)
• Assist with sensory training and sensory program
• Take part in writing Quality SOPs/OPLs and train production staff on QA processes
• Maintain a clean, orderly, safe work environment (5S Standards)
• Involvement in laboratory purchasing and stock control
• Involvement in root cause analysis, process and quality improvements
• Promote safe working practices

Key relationships:

• Quality Manager
• Technical Brewer
• Production Manager
• Packaging Shift Manager
• Brewing Shift Manager

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£26,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (preferred)

Experience:

• Quality Assurance analysis: 1 year (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: One location

Expected start date: 03/04/2023