Laboratory Technician

  • Salary: £14.74 per hour
  • REF Number: v-137158
  • Consultant: Key Accounts Team
  • Contact: 01438 870011
  • Date Published: 04.06.2025
  • Industry: Food, Drink & FMCG
  • Location: Reading, Berkshire, England
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory

CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician, to join a leading global food brand company, on a contract basis for 6 months.

Salary:

£14.74 per hour PAYE.

Laboratory Technician Role:

  • Administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis.
  • Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.
  • Inputting results and liaising with clients.
  • Perform basic routine pharmacopoeial analysis using aseptic technique under supervision.
  • Perform lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.

Your Background:

  • Scientific background, either through education, technical apprenticeship or equivalent working experience.
  • Time management, prioritisation and organisational skills.
  • Effective verbal and written communication in English.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • A passion for working in the food industry.

Company:

Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 companies worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.

Location:

This role is based at our clients site in Reading.

Apply:

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 137 158 in all correspondence.

Please note:

This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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