Laboratory Technician

At Richardson International, being truly invested is at the heart of everything we do. For over 165 years, Richardson has been dedicated to agriculture. Recognized as a global leader in agriculture and food processing, Richardson has over 3500 employees across the UK, Europe, the US and Canada. At Richardson, we are committed to enhancing our facilities and services, and investing in our people and our communities.  

Richardson’s UK operations encompass oat milling, malting, animal feed and ingredient processing. Operating under Richardson Oat Milling, Crisp Malt, EDME, and Micronized Food Products (MFP), Richardson supplies the domestic and international food, brewing, and distilling industries.  

We currently have an opportunity for a Laboratory Technician at our Crisp Malt, Great Ryburgh location. 

Primary objective:

Laboratory Technicians are responsible for delivering quality assured results in a timely manner to Crisp Malt sites.  They are expected to contribute to the effective and efficient running of the laboratory.  A Laboratory Technician should have a good organisational and technical skills with the capacity to work well in a team environment. 

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Laboratory Analysis - Follow written methods of analysis ensuring the highest standards of accuracy.  Ensure these test methodologies are properly understood and carried out.

• Result Reporting – Report results in a timely manner. Compile, collate and analyse quality data as required.

• Result Documentation – Record and keep results produced in the required format, paper, computer, LIMS etc.

• Instrumentation and Equipment – Instruments and equipment should be maintained in a clean condition and be in a fully working order.  Any equipment issues are to be reported to the Laboratory Manager.

• Working Area - All areas should be kept clean and tidy to an auditable standard to ensure high hygiene and safety standards.

• Procedures – Maintain procedures as required to determine laboratory performance.  This includes daily check malt and external analysis proficiency schemes.

• Stock Levels – Monitor consumable and chemical stocks and any short falls be reported promptly to the Laboratory Manager.

• Relationships – Good working relationship within the Laboratory, internal customers, so to promote Richardson Laboratory as a high-quality service provider.

• Ways of Working – Technicians should be flexible and through training, become proficient in all procedures.  Technicians’ knowledge is a resource which should be shared to mutual benefit.

• Compliance – Comply with company, national and international standards and legislation as appropriate to laboratory and business operations to meet regulatory requirements.

• Health and Safety – To ensure compliance to health and safety procedures and take an active role in improving Laboratory and Site safety.  Report identified hazards, near misses and accidents to the Laboratory Manager as soon as possible to allow action to be taken.

General responsibilities:

• To demonstrate and support a commitment to Equal Opportunities, diversity and customer care in accordance with established good practice and guidelines.

• To ensure that own personal performance and knowledge are continuously assessed for improvement.

• To have up to date knowledge of H&S working directives and good practice. Awareness of own health and safety and how it may affect others in the workplace. Report any health and safety concerns to your line manager or Group Health and Safety Manager.

• Take responsibility for ensuring you are fully trained and aware of all company policies and procedures.

• To promote the company, its values and the work of the team in a positive manner at all times.

Person Specification

• Commitment to help shape our company

• Passionate about our brand, purpose and values and have a keen interest in Maltings

• Lots of enthusiasm, curiosity to ask questions and learn

Values

Ability to demonstrate, understanding and apply our workplace values. These are embedded in all roles and that applicants must evidence their values as part of the application process and during their employment journey with the company.

• Take Pride

• Be Supportive

• Be Curious

• Trust and Be Trusted

• Pass it on Better

Qualifications, Skills and Experience 

Essential

• School Level Science

• Understanding of the safe use of chemicals

• High level of attention to detail and accuracy in record keeping.

• Ability to work in a timely manner

• Good organisational skills

• Ability to work cooperatively with others and without supervision.

• Able to work within a fast paced environment to ensure data requirements are met in a timely manner.

• Strong communication skills to develop working relationships.

• Experience of using computer based operating systems.

• High levels of attendance and timekeeping

• A willingness to learn and develop new skills

Desirable

• Experience working with Food Industry

What we can offer you

33 days holiday, inclusive of bank holiday. (22 days for shift workers, inclusive of bank holidays)

Pension Scheme

Death in service benefit

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Shared parental leave

Company sick pay

Volunteer day off per year

Long service awards

Access to comprehensive Employee Assistance programme

Access to a number of Mental Health First Aiders

Learning & Development opportunities

Interested candidates should click the Apply icon to apply online.