Working as a Technician in a Food Service testing laboratory you will be working as part of a close-knit team ensuring the safety of food for consumers. You will have the opportunity to assist in ensuring the microbiological safety of the food that comes into the lab for testing. You will be trained to fulfil your important role in the production line.
We need you to have:
- High attention to detail
- Ability to follow procedural instructions
- Reliability
- Good work ethic
- Ability to work accurately and quickly to controlled methods
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
This role will be part of the microbiology production team which provides analytical services to major food manufacturers and suppliers. The position is based across the end-to-end production process from registration of samples, through preparation, plating and incubation. The role also involves participation in quality and health and safety training as well as contributing to internal and external quality proficiency schemes.
- Weighing and blending samples
- Plating and pouring samples onto Petri-dishes
- Put samples in incubators
- Routine cleaning of stations
The laboratory operates 7 days a week from 6am – 23h30 and various shift patterns are available.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Development and career opportunities
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
- In this opportunity, you’ll be joining our Food Services team, based in Stoke-on-Trent
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
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