Chemistry Technician - Premier Foods : Job Details

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

We are looking for a Biochemistry Technician to join us in our Allergens and Authenticity team at our laboratory in High Wycombe. To excel in this role, you'll need to be an enthusiastic and agile individual with a solid theoretical understanding of Biochemistry . This role requires someone who has good organisational skills, is able to question and ask 'why', has good laboratory practical skills, and excellent interpersonal skills.

As our next Biochemistry Technician, you'll be a key part of our testing facility and will be instrumental in determining if test materials meet specification and comply with the agreed standards. Joining Premier Foods, you'll be part of a business focused on long term career growth and development.

At Premier Foods, we aim higher and are committed to creating a truly Great Place to Work. We believe in championing fresh ideas and are proud of our shared values that guide us day by day. We are agile and challenge each other to live up to our values in all that we do.

The Role...

• Log samples, collect data, make measurements, and take action following the set guidelines.
• Carry out ELISA and PCR based testing, operating all relevant equipment.
• Relates own tasks to the delivery of Premier Foods Quality Management goals
• Perform required measurements and interpret findings.
• Carry out activities in accordance with internally approved protocols and ISO17025 accreditation.
• Apply test protocols to each sample type correctly.
• Use analytical techniques to analyse raw materials, finished products and report against agreed standard.
• Undertake development projects under the supervision of the line / project manager
• Gather, consolidate, analyse, and report data effectively using IT packages where applicable.

Essential requirements

• Formal training in Biochemistry or Analytical Chemistry with practical experience of working in a laboratory
• Organised, motivated team player
• Good communication skills

Desirable requirements

• Experience in Food Science

Whilst some previous experience is necessary, full training is provided to gain the extent of knowledge required to perform at the expected level within our Technical Centre. Individuals are actively encouraged to develop further within their careers and are fully supported to do so.

Benefits...

• Tailored Salary and benefits
• 25 days holiday AND the option to buy 10 days additional leave each year  

• 1 day paid volunteering each year  
• Employee Assistance Programme – help with legal advice, financial planning and counselling support

• Attractive parental leave schemes (maternity, paternity, adoption) which include 121 coaching sessions with an external coach as we know these big life events can have a real impact. Plus lots more  

Here at Premier Foods, our mission is to respect and encourage one another while striving for excellence in our work. We are united in our goal to double our turnover by 2030. Our shared values are at the heart of our business and guide us in making ethical decisions every day. They give us a common framework for decision-making and help us challenge ourselves and each other to live them day-to-day.