As an Arla Laboratory Technician at our Aylesbury Dairy, you will analyse and evaluate products and materials to ensure that quality and approved analysis standards are met.
Working a 12 hour day shift pattern, you will monitor the Laboratory quality system compliance and effectiveness through planned audits and independent process control checks to ensure that our products comply with food safety legislation, meet the technical and quality specification and are manufactured at best cost.
So what do our laboratory technicians actually do
As a Laboratory Technician you will be sampling raw materials, manufacturing process and finished goods in terms of chemical and microbiological analysis
You will be conduct micro analysis of samples as per specified methods, carry out product sensory panels to meet requirements and ensure that all quality and food safety checks are carried out satisfactorily.
You will be responsible to inform Technical Team of results outside specification for instigation of corrective actions and will be responsible for control of the Non-conformance data base
What you’ll need in order to be successful in the role
- Practical experience of Good Laboratory Practices
- Microbiology testing experience is preferred but not essential
- Experience in similar role in a manufacturing environment working within QA / Sensory
- Good written and verbal communication skills
- PC literate with the ability to interpret analytical and microbiological data
- Working knowledge of SAP would be advantageous
- Excellent attention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Discounted on-site staff shop with a wide range of Arla products including Lurpak, Cravendale & our Arla Protein range
- Employer Pension contribution matched up to 6%
- Free on-site parking
- On-site Gym
- On-site canteen
- Cheese Hamper for every member of staff at Christmas!
If this role sounds of interest then please apply using the link or reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Partner, at Arla Foods
Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency's terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.
We have a purpose for good
At Arla, we strive to unlock the highest potential in each other while working together to create a sustainable future of dairy. We call it Stronger People Stronger Planet and it is deeply anchored in our organisation and founded on our commitment to respecting human rights, increasing access to healthy dairy nutrition, inspiring good food habits, and improving the environment for future generations. In order to succeed we need to hire people with a sustainable mindset. Could this be you?
