Senior Technician

Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site based in Reading.  Company: Our client is a world…

Pay rate £17.09/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 1 October 2026

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Talentmark are recruiting for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join a leading global food brand company on a contract basis for 12 months. This role is fully site based in Reading. 

Company:
Our client is a world leader in food, confectionery and beverages. They operate in over 70 countries worldwide and currently have almost 100,000 talented employees working for them. They have a strong foundation of iconic brands, which makes them a very established company within the field. The client’s aim is to have a positive impact on the customers and the planet, while still ensuring business success.

Salary:
£17.09 per hour PAYE

Laboratory Technician Role:

Perform a range of routine analyses such as HPLC or LC-MS.
To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests and the generation of Risk Assessments and COSHHYour Background:

Hold a relevant qualification in a scientific subject or have equivalent working experience.
Hands-on experience with HPLC and/or LC-MS.
Have a good understanding of GMP, preferably in the food industry.
OpenLAB software experience would be highly beneficial.
Well-organised and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.
Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.Apply:
For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Technician,  please contact the Key Accounts Team on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote reference 71303.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

Please note: This role may be subject to a satisfactory basic Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

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