Job Description

About the job
We currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician, working Monday to Friday with a start time between 8:00 AM and 9:00 AM, for 8 hours per day.

The Laboratory Technician role plays an important role in assisting the Company to achieve high standards of quality and food safety. This role is part of a small, committed team and reports into the Laboratory Manager.




The main objective of this role is to systematically and, according to fixed procedures, execute controls on raw materials, on semi-finished products, on the process and on finished products to detect non-conformities. Quality and Food Safety Procedures and Instructions to be followed.


About you
You will be able to work using your own initiative, have the ability to prioritise and think ahead with strong communication skills and be able to solve technical and complex problems.



The following qualifications/skills are required:




Good laboratory techniques and physio-chemical analyses*
Knowledge of microbiological analyses*
Knowledge of current software (Excel, Word etc)*
Previous experience in a Laboratory environment*

Key accountabilities, deliverables & KPIs, impact on business results

Result area 1




Perform quality controls according to fixed methods and procedures:


Take samples in production area*
Quality and Food Safety Procedures and Instructions to be followed*
Prepare samples in the lab*
Prepare the necessary reagents*
Perform standard analyses while observing the fixed working methods, sometimes using complex automated analysis instruments - Protein, dry matters, calcium, pH, sediment, rest peroxide*
Compare the results with the fixed norms*
Water Analysis*
Packaging checks*

Result area 2


Process the analysis results (in SAP or Excel, report these results and non-conformities to the QC-Manager.*
Positively release finished products.*

Result area 3


Calibrate all necessary instruments according to fixed methods and procedures*

Result area 4


Proceed meticulously so that analysis results are reliable and accurate*
Have a critical attitude towards the obtained analysis results*
Hold any nonconforming products*

Result area 5


Perform sensorial analyses on (semi-)finished products*
Take part in a taste panel, preferably as calibrated taster.*

Result area 6


Plate samples for TVC*
Investigative work into nonsterile products*

Result area 7


Maintain order and tidiness in the lab and related areas (including the cleaning of instruments).*

Result area 8


Other Activities:


Take care of specific quality trainings to production personnel*
Under the direction of the lab coordinator perform analyses on products using alternative analysis methods and instruments*
Work in NIR implementation*
Taking the lead on ad-hoc projects and trials*

Result area 9


Specific:


Microbiology experience minimum 8-months*
+ Preparing samples for testing, streaking method, colony counting,
+ Confirmatory testing - Streaking colonies onto differential medium and subsequent confirmatory Vitek 2 analysis.
+ Microbial Identification - Using Gram staining and an array of Biochemical and Chromogenic tests.
+ Would be beneficial: rapid testing via VIDAS Immunoassay
Laboratory good manufacturing practices strong knowledge*
Good Excel knowledge*
LIMs system experience*
Capabilities and aim to Training new laboratory staff.*
Planning Rota's*

About us
We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category. You will be joining a dynamic, winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest way possible.






Alpro group and are very proud of our successes. All operational roles are instrumental to the Team winning in all areas, especially Health and Safety.

What's Next:




If you think this role might be of interest, click the link above to apply and you'll be redirected to the Danone website, or you can contact the HR Department to discuss further. The closing date for applications is

26

th

November 2025.