We are currently seeking a Laboratory Administrator to join our Quality Team at Nutricia Liverpool for 6 months on a Fixed Term contract basis.

In this role you will be responsible for the daily operation of the Laboratory Admin function in relation to all sample management including retain, purchase ordering, sample requests, external testing and sample delivery. You will also assist in all aspect of supervisory and training requirements.

Your key duties will include:

• Maintaining KPI’s within the Department
• Booking in process by established SOP’s of all internal and 3rd party products
• Processing resamples requests for additional testing
• Maintenance of Finished goods and Raw Materials retained stores
• Processing purchase orders for consumables and equipment for the Quality  Department
• Packing note filing and archiving
• Basic problem solving
• Assisting with continuous improvements and identify possible new improvements
• Anticipate problems and put in place corrective actions
• Assisting in relation to out of specification results and investigations
• Assisting in the introduction and validation of new methods and equipment as required
• Performing Customer Experience checks
• Scoop weight analysis and reporting
• Undertake/Deliver training as required by Nutricia
• Comply with Health and Safety Standards
• Maintenance and writing of new SOP’s
• Deputise for other team members in relation to Sensory analysis, External sample reporting and Booking in process
• Engage, support and assist with departments GLP program
• Maintenance of external cross charge spreadsheets
• Assist with raising maintenance requests for the department

What will you bring to this role?

• Relevant academic qualifications/experience in Pharma or FMCG environment is an advantage
• Capable of working on multiple priorities
• A good team worker  
• Adaptable enough to work in an environment that changes / challenges daily
• Ability to work in a fast paced, heavily targeted and measured environment
• Accustomed with physical processing of food ingredients, especially dry powder
• Good analytical and technical capabilities
• Presentation skills
• Problem solving skills
• PC literate and comfortable using Microsoft/Outlook/SAP/LIMS and system related software
• Fluent in English spoken and written skills.

In this role you will have the opportunity to enhance your personal knowledge and skill-set to facilitate potential progression within Danone

You will also have the opportunity to continually improve systems and processes within the Quality function.

In return we offer a comprehensive Danone UK benefits package and a starting salary of £28,000 pa.