Laboratory Technician

Job description

External Job Description

Closing Date: 6th July 2016

About Diageo

Diageo is the world's leading premium drinks company, a business built on the principles and foundations laid by the giants of our industry.

Arthur Guinness, Alexander Walker and all those many talented people that followed in their footsteps, cared deeply about the people and businesses they fostered, and the communities in which they operated. Today we stand on the shoulders of these giants and act with the same entrepreneurial spirit.

We are a young company born of an incredible entrepreneurial legacy. The success of Guinness®, Smirnoff®, Johnnie Walker®, Tanqueray® and many more brands led to the formation of our company in 1997. And we only thrive today because of the talent of our people to grow our brands, old and new, and keep them strong.

Our purpose, celebrating life, every day, everywhere means that our brands are part of celebrations big and small. We believe that living our purpose in full is to make the most of life - to be the best you can be at work, at home, with friends, in the community, and for the community

Context

Malt Distilling has responsibility for production of c.90 mla per annum, malt whisky, associated barley requirements, co-products and warehouse operations at over 30 locations across Scotland.

The job holder will be part of the analytical support team which works across our laboratory facilities in Elgin and Roseisle and when required at our sites. This team carries out a varied range of analysis on Barley, Malt, New Make and Mature Spirit, Yeast, and By-products.

The purpose of this team is to support the business' stretching service, cost and quality requirements which demand that all assets operate at optimal performance.

Purpose of the Role

To facilitate delivery, as part of a team within a fast paced QA environment, of all the analytical requirements for either malt or spirit production within Malt Distilling.To facilitate delivery and support technical projects with specific and agreed additional analytical work aimed at achieving continuous improvement in terms of process efficiency.

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

·  Organise and facilitate the routine analysis required by the maltings and distilleries.
·  Work closely with other team members to provide an integrated delivery of analytical support to production sites.
·  Develop a proactive partnership with Process Support team members and production sites to support the delivery of the Malt Distilling strategy.
·  Actively participate in the delivery of projects aimed at improving process efficiency and quality.
·  Proactively investigate deviations outwith normal expectations for analytical results.
·  Actively participate in continuous learning and development opportunities; within technical or operational environments Qualifications and Experience Required

·  HNC Chemistry or equivalent.
·  Understanding of Health and Safety requirements relating to laboratory work.
·  Minimum 3 years laboratory experience.
·  Knowledge of laboratory instrumentation.
·  Knowledge of laboratory information systems.
·  Experience in participating in the delivery of projects within a functional team.
·  Experience in working in a partnership I service orientated environment.
·  Knowledge of malting and distilling process.
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