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Advertising Salary
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Normal Working Days:
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Normal Start & Finish Time:
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About The Role


Join the Samworth Brothers Team and become part of our dynamic family!

At Samworth Brothers, we genuinely care about our colleagues and strive to create an engaging environment that values your unique contributions. We are committed to your success and offer a range of exceptional benefits that we believe supports your life and personal aspirations: -

  • Enhanced pension scheme
  • Private health scheme
  • Employee discount scheme
  • Experience annual pay reviews
  • Profit related pay
  • Unlock your potential through training and growth opportunities
  • Fixed term contract for 11 months
  • Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday 0730-1600 or 0830-1700
The Opportunity

Here at Westward Labs we have a fixed term opportunity for you to join our team as a Laboratory Analyst

In this role you will be:

  • To carry out microbiological analysis of food and other materials, practicing aseptic technique and complying with the standards and principals set out in the Microbiology and Quality Manuals.
  • Undertake tasks related to testing, promoting efficient work flow and a hygienic work environment.
  • Microbiological testing of samples, which includes the sample preparation and plating, plate reading and interpretation and confirmation.
  • Perform scheduled equipment checks and take appropriate action when equipment is not functioning correctly. Complete equipment monitoring records.
  • Participate in internal and external quality control programmes.
The Ideal Candidate
 
  • Two A level passes in science based subjects for five GCSE’s (Grade C or above)
  • Laboratory experience (desirable)
  • Evaluation skills
  • Knowledge of security requirements
  • Experience of equipment operation and check procedures
  • Able to travel to Westward Labs based in Callington
We also want you to thrive in an engaging and inclusive work culture where you will have the opportunity to take on personal accountability and take pride in your work. We encourage positive communication, and the building of strong collaborative relationships is essential to every role. 

Join us at Samworth Brothers, where you'll be more than just a team member – you'll be an integral part of our thriving family. Apply today and embark on an exciting journey with us!

About Us

Quality and Food Safety sit at the heart of our Business. Westward Laboratories is our contemporary food testing laboratory which provides a comprehensive range of microbiological and chemical testing for the food industry. We are United Kingdom accredited Service (UKAS) Testing Laboratory and we ensure our retail customers have trust and confidence in their products.

At Samworth Brothers we take pride in our family feel within our businesses and work together to make things happen. We can offer you the stability of a wider group as well as the opportunities that that offers if you wish to progress your career with us. We are family and we would like to invite you to be part of that and support our teams in delivering great products to all of our customers.


Samworth Brothers do not engage with unlicensed gangmasters or third parties. Samworth Brothers will NEVER ask you for money in order to provide you with employment. If you are in any doubt please contact an official Samworth Brothers representative.

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