Lab Technician
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Location:
Bedfordshire
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Sector:
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Salary:
£25000 - £27000
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Contact:
Tracey Fleming
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Contact email:
tracey.fleming@alexandersteele.com
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Contact phone:
0131 573 0889
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Job ref:
3295
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Published:
about 7 hours ago
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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
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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.