Laboratory Assistant

GI Group are looking for a Laboratory assistant for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now! Hours: 7 am to 7 pm and 7 pm to 7 am Pay rate: 15.87 per hour Duration: Temporary ongoing, long termJob PurposeTo carry out analytic checks on both syrups and finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department.Principal Responsibilities Collect samples of product from Manufacturing Carry out standardised analytic tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds and complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding sugar and pH levels and communicate to production or appropriate personnel. Carry out standardised analytic tests of raw materials Set up of needed instrumentation Using standardised calculations determine, recommend and recheck material adjustments for the mixing department Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and sugar levels in customer complaints and report on findings. Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results and ensure extra checks are ..... full job details .....