Lab Technician

Laboratory Technologist - 12 months - Menstrie - 28.62 per hour (35 hour week) inside IR35The Laboratory Technologist for Packaging plays a critical role in ensuring that packaging solutions meet global standards for safety and performance. This position is responsible for implementing and validating the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) testing protocols, which are recognized worldwide as the best-in-class methodologies for assessing package performance and protecting contents during transit. In addition, the role requires successful completion of ISTA training, proficiency in operating transit simulation equipment-including incline impact tester, vibration table, and drop tester-and knowledge of shock loggers and the ability to analyse data outputs from such devices.The role holder will be expected to communicate with sites around the world and occasionally travel.Key AccountabilitiesIMPLEMENTATION AND VALIDATION OF ISTA TESTING 1. Implement and validate ISTA testing procedures to evaluate the performance of packaging, ensuring adherence to industry standards and best practices.Undertake and complete ISTA training.Operate and maintain transit simulation equipment, including incline impact tester, vibration table, and drop tester.Deploy and interpret shock loggers, conducting thorough data analysis to evaluate transit-related hazards.Oversee the installation and proper configuration of testing equipment.Validate methodologies across Diageo''s diverse brand ..... full job details .....