Food Laboratory Assistant 6 Month contract Based in Reading 36 hours per week £13.12 per hour PAYE We welcome application from candidates who have worked in the food or hospitality food industry. The Opportunity: * Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. * Perform a range of basic routine analysis, product manufacturing and sample preparation under supervision of a senior member of staff. * Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures. * Use of specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required. * Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results. * Follow product formulations and methods considering standard operating procedures and food safety to produce food products at bench scale or manufacturing. * Operate basic lab and manufacturing equipment as directed. * Perform admin and housekeeping duties as directed Excellent Opportunity with immediate starts available