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Every week, hundreds of tonnes of products are tested, blended and supplied to customers across the food industry.\nAs a Laboratory Technologist, you'll play a key role in ensuring our products meet the highest standards of food safety, quality and customer expectations. Working in a fast-paced laboratory environment, you'll carry out analytical testing, interpret results, investigate anomalies and support continuous improvement activities across the site.\nWorking closely with Production, Quality and Technical teams, you'll help maintain product integrity, support operational excellence and ensure accurate, timely reporting that keeps our site and customers performing at their best.\nDue to the location of the site, having your own transport is essential\nWhat will you do?\nCarry out chemical and physical-chemical analysis of samples, standards and internal checks.\nPerform specialised laboratory testing under the guidance of senior team members.\nInterpret analytical results, identify anomalies and initiate investigations where required.\nMaintain accurate laboratory records and ensure timely reporting of results.\nMonitor and maintain laboratory equipment, carrying out routine checks and minor adjustments.\nPrepare reagents, standards and laboratory consumables.\nSupport laboratory quality, safety and hygiene standards at all times.\nWork closely with production teams and internal stakeholders to provide technical support.\nAssist with training and development of colleagues within the laboratory.\nSupport continuous improvement projects and method development activities.\nDeputise for the Laboratory Team Leader when required.\nWhat do you need to be successful?\nPrevious laboratory experience within a food, scientific, chemical or manufacturing environment.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent attention to detail and accuracy.\nGood numerical, written and verbal communication skills.\nAbility to interpret data and identify trends or unusual results.\nStrong organisational skills with the ability to manage priorities effectively.\nAbility to work both independently and as part of a team.\nA proactive approach to continuous improvement\nExperience working to quality, food safety or laboratory management systems would be advantageous.\nWhy Join Us?\nFriendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety\nEmployee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more\nMatched pension scheme up to 10%\nEmployee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing\nInspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program\nOurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year\nOurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enroll once a year\nMyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause\nAbout Kerry\nKerry is the world’s leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage, and pharmaceutical industries. Working behind the scenes, every day we partner with customers to solve the world’s most complex food challenges with our range of differentiated ingredients, technologies, and people. We are passionate about what we do and are constantly innovating to create a healthier, more enjoyable, and sustainable food future without compromise. We are driven to be our customers’ most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition and will reach over two billion consumers with sustainable nutrition solutions by 2030.\nOur Safety purpose: “we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safe every day”. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. 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