Laboratory Analyst
Location: Anwick
Laboratory Analyst plays a key role within our Technical team, supporting the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely laboratory testing. This role helps ensure product quality, food safety, and compliance with regulatory and customer standards. Working in a fast-paced and hands-on environment, the Laboratory Analyst contributes to maintaining the highest technical and quality assurance standards across the site.
Purpose
To work as a bench level analyst, on all aspects of work associated with designated laboratory carrying out analytical testing and support activities on a day to day basis.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out analytical testing and supporting procedures safely, accurately, and promptly, including short-notice sample prioritisation. Participate in internal/external QA and proficiency testing as required.
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Work in line with all SOPs, CLAS standards, and UKAS ISO 17025 requirements.
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Complete project, validation, and any additional tasks assigned by Laboratory Management.
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Promote positive teamwork across all laboratory areas.
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Continue developing skills through training opportunities and support practical training for staff, ensuring progress aligns with agreed timescales.
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Support quality system requirements allocated by the Quality Manager and complete tasks within deadlines.
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Monitor and report low consumable stock levels.
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Ensure all data produced is accurate, complete, and entered within required timescales and accreditation standards.
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Report or escalate out-of-specification results to Laboratory Management or relevant internal stakeholders.
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Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organised work area, following cleaning schedules and H&S requirements.
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Work in a way that minimises environmental impact, including waste reduction and recycling.
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Work within the laboratory shift pattern and undertake overtime, including weekends and bank holidays, when required.
Essential skills
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Previous lab experience
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Understanding of food microbiology
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Keen to pick up new skills and show enthusiasm for the position.
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Bring a new skill to the position.
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Interest in progressing a career in microbiology.
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Experience in agri-food industry
Desirable
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Degree (or equivalent) in a science or food science subject or 3 years relevant laboratory experience working to a recognised lab accreditation / approval standard.
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Ability to work with the team and to contribute ideas and innovation at meetings to meet budget and business demands.
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Computer Skills
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Good communication skills at all levels.
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Customer orientated to meet demands of customer requirements.
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Good organisational skills to ensure efficient throughput of workload on a daily basis.
Pilgrim's Pride Limited is a division of Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation, our business is part of the second largest food company in the world, whose team farm, process, prepare, package and deliver fresh, frozen and value-added food products for sale in more than 100 countries.
We are proud to partner with more than 1,000 UK farmers who share our belief in the highest standards on animal welfare, efficiency, and quality. Our own farming operation is 100% RSPCA Higher Welfare, making us the largest producer of higher welfare pork globally, delivering 25% of pig meat to UK consumers.
