Offers “Adecco UK Limited”

Expires soon Adecco UK Limited

Lab based Applications Assistant

  • Blackburn (Blackburn with Darwen)

Job description

  Location
Blackburn, Lancashire
·  Salary
£ 8 - £ 9 / Hour
·  Category
Science - Food Science & Technology
·  Job type
Temporary
·  Industry
Science
·  External Reference
JW/AP

Applications Assistant

I have a brand new and exciting Lab based role now in.

On-going on a temporary basis this role for Applications Assistant will be reporting to the Applications manager and working within the applications department, this role has become available as a result of our clients rapidly growing business.
Candidates should have a minimum of 5 A-C grade GCSE's (or equivalent) to include English, Maths and Science. The suitable candidate will have excellent computer skills with a good working knowledge of word and excel to an intermediate level. Attention to detail is critical for this role. With good organisational skills and an ability to prioritise, this role will help serve a diverse customer base.
Previous food or flavour manufacture experience is desirable, as is experience of a similar, technically focused role.

Laboratory based experience would be advantageous.
Duties will be varied but remain within the applications department. Various duties and responsibilities relating to the development and maintenance of application materials, documentation and procedures will be undertaken.

Key responsibilities:
* Assisting in the development of new products
* Maintaining spreadsheets which can be used to store and access data
* Contacting suppliers for up to date raw material information
* Maintaining laboratory stock supplies/ stock rotation
* Preparing customer samples
* Assisting the Applications manager with the day to day responsibilities of the Applications Department

Key skills:
* Good level of general education
* Computer literate; proficient in Microsoft excel and word
* Excellent communication skills
* Exceptional organisational skills and able to work alone without too much supervision
* Team focused, with a positive can do attitude

The above is not an exhaustive list of duties and you will be expected to perform different tasks as necessitated by your changing role within the organisation and the overall business objectives of the organisation.
Adecco is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Make every future a success.
  • Job directory
  • Business directory