Lab Technician

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Lab Technician

  • Location:

    Bedfordshire

  • Sector:

    Quality & Technical

  • Salary:

    £25000 - £27000

  • Contact:

    Tracey Fleming

  • Contact email:

    tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com

  • Contact phone:

    0131 573 0889

  • Job ref:

    3295

  • Published:

    about 7 hours ago

  • Expiry date:

    11 Mar 2026

Alexander Steele Recruitment continue to partner with a leading, multi-site food manufacturer that is seeing an exciting amount of growth. As a result they are looking to appoint a Lab Technician at their site in Bedfordshire.

This is a great opportunity for someone with laboratory or QA experience who is looking to join a fast-paced food manufacturing environment and play a key role in maintaining product quality, safety, and compliance.


Key Accountabilities

  • Conduct routine testing of raw materials and finished products in line with agreed methods and schedules
  • Record results accurately, updating product specifications and systems as required
  • Assess product compliance, release stock, and escalate non-conformances with appropriate corrective actions
  • Maintain, verify, and calibrate laboratory equipment to ensure ongoing reliability
  • Manage accurate data entry and upkeep of LIMS and stock control systems
  • Keep all laboratory documentation up to date and audit ready
  • Raise and support investigations into non-conforming products and quality issues
  • Produce Certificates of Analysis / Conformity for customers when required
  • Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and organisation within the laboratory
  • Manage shelf-life samples, consumables, and laboratory stock levels
  • Support customer complaints, internal investigations, and shelf-life assessments
  • Undertake additional tasks within the reasonable scope of the role as requested by management


Candidate Requirements

  • Educated to at least GCSE level (or equivalent)
  • Previous experience within a laboratory, QA, or similar technical role
  • Strong written and verbal English communication skills
  • Good numeracy skills with attention to detail
  • Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Proactive, responsible, and able to work with minimal supervision

If you are looking to join a growing food manufacturing business where quality and standards are at the heart of the operation, this Lab Technician role could be an excellent next step in your career.