laboratory Work, Jobs in sittingbourne, ken (with Salaries)

R&D Technologist
Puratos —Sittingbourne
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Temporary
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Annual leave
Trainee Materials Testing Laboratory Technician
M & H Testing Limited —Maidstone
- £25,000 - £29,000 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- No experience needed
- Analysis skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
5d
Production Quality Specialist, Manufacturing (12 Month FTC - Site Based)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals —Sittingbourne
- ERP systems
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Annual leave
2d
Process Technician Senior Coordinator (Fixed Term Contract / Site Based - Kent Science Park)
Jazz Pharmaceuticals —Sittingbourne
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
2d
Medical Laboratory Assistant
IPP Analytics Limited —Basildon
- £25,123 - £25,272 a year
- Weekend availability
3d
Part Time Trainee Laboratory Analyst
Bradley Environment —Maidstone
- £13.01 - £14.49 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Paid training
- Annual leave
Laboratory Analyst
Prinova Europe —Aylesford
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
Quick apply
QC Laboratory Technician
Thermo Fisher Scientific —Dartford
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
1d
Science Technician - Biology Specialist
The Towers School and 6th Form —Ashford
- £22,945 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
Quick apply
4d
Quality Control Engineer
Wienerberger AG —Sittingbourne
- £33,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Quality control
- IT
- Communication skills
11d
Formulation Scientist
Eurofins UK PSS —Sittingbourne
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
QA Technologist
PrepWorld —Northfleet
- £13.06 - £13.80 an hour
- Full-time
- English
- IT
Quick apply
Site Chemist
Cleansing Service Group Limited —Aylesford
- £31,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Part time P401 Qualified Laboratory Bulk Analyst
Bradley Environment —Maidstone
- £14.00 - £15,069.60 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Customer service
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
Senior Associate QA Specialist - 12 Month FTC
Jazz Pharmaceuticals —Sittingbourne
- Doctoral degree
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
2d
Consultant Microbiology or Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust —Maidstone
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Weekend availability
- Annual leave
2d
Specialist Biomedical Scientist
IPP Analytics Limited —Basildon
- £39,959 - £48,117 a year
- Full-time
1d
Post Doctoral Research Associate
University of Kent —Canterbury
- £39,906 - £44,746 a year
- Full-time
- Doctoral degree
- Laboratory experience
- Python
Quality Controller
Sunmagic Juices Ltd —Ashford
- £14.90 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Free parking
- Life insurance
Quick apply
3d
Consultant Microbiologist
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust —Southend-on-Sea
- £113,565 - £150,569 a year
- Full-time
4d

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R&D Technologist

Puratos -
Sittingbourne

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Job details

Temporary | Full-time
£27,000 - £30,000 a year

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave

Qualifications

Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Outlook
Level 3 Food Hygiene Certificate
Communication skills

Full job description

Join the Magic

Our Mission

At Puratos, we create innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. As the global leader in bakery, patisserie and chocolate ingredients, we help our customers to be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences from food cultures around the world into new opportunities.

We are more than 11,000 employees in 87 countries and a consolidated turnover of 3.4 billion euros. Our passion for innovation, a pioneering spirit and the unique Puratos culture drive our solid growth and vision for the future. This, along with our commitment to our local communities, is what makes working at Puratos so magical.

To strengthen our team in Puratos Fourayes, the UK’s number one processor and grower of fruit, to cover a period of maternity leave, we are looking for a:

R&D Technician – 12-month Fixed Term Contract

Sittingbourne UK

Your Mission

This role is due to commence in Summer 2026. Reporting to the R&D Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the development of new products and the daily activities of the R&D laboratory. This role is perfect for someone with or undertaking a degree in food science, who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving, and being at the heart of a fast-moving food manufacturing environment.

What you will do

Using your passion for quality and collaboration, you will:

Collaborate with the R&D Technologist in developing new products.
Prepare and despatch kitchen and production samples for customers.
Assist in the manufacturing of products in the pilot plant.
Complete all required documentation accurately.
Analyse samples and record all technical data.
Clean and maintain the new product development area and R&D kitchen.
Ensure stock ingredients are replenished following stock rotation and ordering ingredients from suppliers.

What we expect from you

The ideal candidate would have:

A degree in Food Science, Food Technology or related studies (or working towards).
A passion for R&D and new product development.
Level 2/3 HACCP & Food Hygiene.
Confidence with strong verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs (Outlook, Word, Excel, Teams).
High attention to detail with g ood planning, organisation and record-keeping skills.
Dynamic, hands-on and proactive approach.

Desired Behaviours:

Commitment - To the challenging and fast-paced environment.
Curiosity – Constantly searching for new information and novel ways to use established wisdom.
Collaboration – Sharing knowledge and experience freely to enrich others.
Mindful disruption – Not held back by convention.
Resilience – Trying, learning and trying again, whether we succeed or fail.

Due to our remote location without public transport to the site, candidates will need their own transportation.

What you can expect from Puratos

£27 – 30k per annum, dependant on qualifications and experience.
5% bonus scheme.
Core hours will be 40 hours per week between 08:30 – 17:00.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
Opportunities for career growth and development.
Access to 1000s of courses on LinkedIn learning.
Comprehensive training and support, with 5 training days planned for every worker in 2026.
Employee benefits platform.
Cycle to work scheme.

We are a warm family company with a historical growth track record and a clear long-term vision for the future. We promote a caring, trustful and respectful work environment by putting people first.

We at Puratos cultivate an inclusive global workplace that fully embraces diversity and equal

opportunities for all. We strive to reflect the richness of our customers, communities and society, accelerating our ability to innovate and deliver on our commitments.

If you'd like to know a bit more about what we do at Puratos Fourayes follow this link: https://www.puratos.co.uk/en/about-puratos/puratos-fourayes

Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position.

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