Thrive Group are delighted to be working with our highly successful manufacturing company in Frome, who are actively seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician to join the team.What you will be doing:You will be required to carry out all tests within both labs (Chemistry and Microbiology).Complete daily taste panels, and to be able to carry out the management of reference samples.Ensure that all stock is rotated correctly, conduct stock-takes and report to management any stock needs.To be competent with lab databases LIMs or similar systemTesting via internal and external monitoring procedures, and to conduct internal audits to given scheduleCarry out environmental and plant hygiene swabs.Determine and act on non-complying results by communicating information and following up with re-sampling and re-testing.Use positive release systems for product ingredients and finished productsWhat you will need to succeed:Previous chemistry or micro laboratory experience, ideally in Food industry.Good communication skills with colleagues and all levels of managementDemonstrate ability to work under pressure, assess workload and breaks to ensure all the testing required is carried in a timely mannerAble to work to strict procedures, and to be able to be audited while carrying out tasks within the lab.What you will receive in return:to 32,000 per annum DOE3 rotating shifts Earlies (Apply online only) / Lates (Apply online only) /Nights (Apply online only)- Full time - 37.30 hoursCompany ..... full job details .....