Lab Technician

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.

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