Lab Coordinator 6138

Lab Coordinator
Location: Stroud
Hours: Monday to Thursday 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum

Role Purpose:

As a Lab Coordinator, you will play a key role in ensuring that finished drinks meet quality standards while managing the onsite laboratory and driving continuous improvements in hygiene across the plant. Acting as a deputy to the Quality Assurance Manager, you will also uphold high compliance and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Foster a robust Health & Safety culture within the Quality department.
• Collaborate with team leaders and site management to mitigate risks.
• Exhibit zero tolerance for Health & Safety violations through exemplary conduct.
• Serve as a compliance role model, addressing risks to Food Safety or Product Quality.
• Ensure adherence to SOPs, GMP standards, and maintain accurate quality records.
• Promote an “Always Audit Ready” culture through diligent compliance and documentation.
• Lead site-wide hygiene improvements and monitor microbiological standards.
• Oversee product release and manage customer/consumer complaint resolutions.
• Manage laboratory operations, liaise with third parties, and oversee external audits.
• Contribute to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Experience Required:

• Degree in Food Science or Microbiology (or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of microbiology in soft drinks production and contamination risks.
• Knowledge of effective cleaning methods for microbiological control.
• Experience with SOPs, document control, and microbiological/chemical testing.
• Familiarity with drinks manufacturing operations is advantageous.

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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