Location
Folkestone
Industry sector
Manufacturing
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
04/12/2025
Closing date
25/12/2025
Laboratory Technician - Temporary Ongoing Role
Location: Folkestone
Hourly Rate: £14.15 per hour
Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:00am-4:30pm, Friday 8:00am-3:30pm
Join an innovative and thriving manufacturing company in Folkestone as a Laboratory Technician. In this temporary ongoing role, you will play a key part in maintaining high-quality standards by carrying out testing on raw materials, semi-finished products, and finished goods in line with GMP requirements and internal procedures.
The Role
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Maintain accurate, detailed, and up-to-date laboratory notebooks
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Work independently to complete daily tasks assigned by the QC Shift Supervisor
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Support the validation and verification of new analytical methods within the QC laboratory
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Report any out-of-specification results and participate in root-cause investigations
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Uphold 5S standards and ensure audit readiness, reporting any non-conformance
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Collaborate with R&D/Technical Services on testing for new product introductions and existing product support
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Maintain and update the retain sample programme
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Carry out a range of laboratory testing to required standards
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Assist in reviewing and updating laboratory procedures and test methods within set timeframes to ensure ongoing compliance
About You
You will bring experience in quality control, ideally within a fast-paced FMCG environment. Knowledge of GMP and ISO 13485 is highly advantageous. A qualification in analytical science is desirable. You should be confident working independently in a laboratory setting, with strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
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