Details:
- Salary: £20.84 - 27.62 - Hour
- Job Type: Contract
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Hour
- Location: Reading Berkshire
- Date: 2 weeks ago
Description:
RATE DETAILS: Up to - £27.62ph INSIDE IR35 (Umbrella) (Up to - PAYE £20.84ph)
One of the UK's largest confectionary companies is looking for a Senior Technician to join their Flavour Team.
Position Description:
* As a member of the RDQ team, you will conduct experiments and trials under the guidance of more senior team members.
* You also oversee the experimental workspace, adhering to all food safety and quality policies.
How you will contribute to the Flavour team
* You will perform sample preparation and processes using basic lab equipment and small-scale food production kits under the supervision of a more senior staff member, and ensure the effective organization of your workload, the integrity of the data generated and the timely and accurate reporting of results, highlighting where unexpected results were observed.
* To succeed in this role, you will prepare, operate and maintain the equipment and ingredients for the efficient and effective operation of the experimental workspace while working to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that food safety and quality policies are adhered to including risk assessments, SOPs, HACCP and good manufacturing processes.
What you will bring
* A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
* Desire to work on a team and independently with the guidance of more senior team members
* Ability to proactively identify problems and create and implement solutions
* Attention to detail and following written/verbal instructions
* Applying technical understanding of equipment and ingredients to support bench-scale operations
* Recording and reporting data and accurately
* Manipulating and interpreting data
* Handling multiple activities concurrently
* Interest in/knowledge of food flavour chemistry and other aspects of food research
* Previous experience in a food research/small production environment or knowledge of food flavour chemistry would be helpful
Education / Certifications:
* Degree or equivalent in Food Science, Chemistry, or similar
If this Senior Technician is of interest of you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW!
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