We are looking for a Quality Assurance Laboratory Technician to join our Ross-on-Wye site. Our QA team work a 6 week rotation of 4 weeks days (6am - 6pm) followed by 2 weeks of nights (6pm - 6am). Working closely with the Laboratory Team Leader, the role will be responsible for:

Verifying & monitoring food safety and quality for the site
Testing of batches including constituent raw materials in line with analytical and microbiological parameters, as well as other parameters as laid down in the Quality Assurance Laboratory Manual
Monitoring production activities to ensure compliance to customer specifications and good manufacturing practice are adhered to throughout production runs
Documenting & trending all analysis findings accurately
Controlling non-conforming products and raw materials to prevent accidental usage
Thoroughly investigating customer complaints & reporting to facilitate corrective action
Product testing and inspection including analytical and microbiological testing as well as sensory analysis
Water testing of water treatment plant and rinse waters
Hygiene swabbing (ATP and traditional recovery)
Passing product batches in a timely fashion including sensory assessment
Isolating non-conforming materials
Creating certificates of analysis
Batch sampling and analysis
GMP and hygiene and housekeeping auditing and continuous improvement
Laboratory and production equipment calibration
Recipe and line conformance against quality standards
Quality Assurance Documentation
Checking Certificate of Analysis
Customer complaint investigations and reporting

Quality Assurance/Control laboratory experience or a related educational qualification
Great attention to detail
Excellent verbal and written communication
Enjoy working as part of an extended team and also independently
Organised and methodical attitude in regard to work
Can do attitude and passionate about quality
Ownership and knowing methodology of laboratory techniques
Chemistry and/or Biology A levels desirable

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