Quality & Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Quality & Laboratory Technician
Location: Harrogate
Salary: £30,000 - £31,000 per annum
Hours: Full time, permanent

You'll play an important role in maintaining high standards of food safety, product quality and compliance within a global manufacturing environment. Working as part of the Quality & Technical team, you'll support the day to day running of the microbiology laboratory, carry out quality checks and help ensure robust food safety and quality systems are consistently maintained.

From conducting microbiological testing and hygiene surveys to completing production line audits and supporting complaint investigations, you'll work closely with colleagues across Quality, Production and Operations to identify risks, resolve issues and drive continuous improvement.

This opportunity would suit someone with previous experience in Quality Assurance, microbiology, food manufacturing or laboratory testing.

Key Responsibilities of Quality & Laboratory Technician:

• Support the Quality Manager in maintaining Food Safety and Quality Systems.
• Conduct hygiene surveys of production areas and personnel in line with agreed schedules.
• Carry out microbiological testing including sampling and plating of plant based samples and finished products.
• Complete regular...