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Lab Technician Jobs in Manchester, UK at Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Laboratory Technician – Beverage Development | Lab Technician | Food Science Stourport-on-Severn £14.16 per hour Temporary contract (6 months, potential extension) Full-time (Monday to Friday, 8:00am–4:00pm) 37.5hrs We are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Lab Technician to join a leading Beverage Development team in Stourport-on-Severn. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with experience in food science, beverage development, quality assurance (QA), or laboratory testing to gain hands-on experience in R&D and new product development (NPD).
Key responsibilities
· Prepare beverage samples in line with recipes and specifications
· Support product development (NPD) and innovation projects
· Package and dispatch samples to customers
· Carry out analytical testing and sensory evaluation
· Conduct benchmarking and product comparison activities
· Maintain laboratory equipment, stock control, and consumables
· Assist with SOP writing, documentation, and risk assessments
· Complete administrative and data recording tasks Requirements
· Previous experience as a Laboratory Technician, Lab Assistant, QA Technician, or Food Production Operative
· Background in food science, chemistry, microbiology, or beverage production (preferred)
· Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
· Good IT skills (Microsoft Office, data entry)
· Excellent communication skills Desirable skills
· Experience in quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), or food manufacturing
· Knowledge of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) or HACCP
· Experience working in a laboratory, food production, or FMCG environment Benefits
· Monday to Friday – no shift work
· Opportunity to develop skills in R&D, NPD, and food/beverage innovation
· Supportive team environment
· Potential contract extension Location Commutable from Stourport-on-Severn, Kidderminster, Worcester, Droitwich, Malvern and surrounding areas. Apply Apply now with your CV for immediate consideration
Title: Lab Technician
Company: Manucomm Recruitment Ltd
Location: Manchester, UK
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