Laboratory Technician Location: Gloucestershire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Hours: 37.5 hours per week Shift Pattern: Monday to Sunday, 5 days per week on a rotating basis The Role We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a busy Technical and Quality team within a well established food manufacturing business based in Gloucestershire. This is a hands on laboratory position suited to someone with previous laboratory experience, or a recent science graduate looking to build their career within the food manufacturing industry. You will play an important role in supporting product quality, food safety and compliance, carrying out routine sampling and laboratory testing while ensuring results are recorded accurately and in line with company procedures. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine sampling and testing of raw materials and finished products Complete microbiological testing using appropriate laboratory techniques Undertake compositional and chemical testing Carry out water testing and other routine laboratory analysis Accurately record, interpret and report laboratory results Complete Certificates of Analysis where required Support HACCP, food safety and quality control procedures Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation Ensure laboratory areas are kept clean, organised and compliant Follow COSHH, Health and Safety, Food Safety and Good Laboratory Practice requirements Work closely with the wider Technical and Quality ..... full job details .....