Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician

Location: Elgin (Moray House or Roseisle Maltings)

1x Full-time Role (Office and Site Based)

1x 13-months Secondment (Office and Site Based)

Closing date: 24th Jan'2025

About the Role

We are excited to offer a full-time and a secondment for a Laboratory Technician to be part of the Malt Distilling Laboratory facilities in Moray House, Roseisle and when required, at our production sites. Carrying out a varied range of analysis on barley, malt, new make and mature spirit, yeast, and co-products.

This role requires a full-time presence in Elgin, Scotland, with daily attendance at Moray House, operating a one in four weekend shift in Roseisle and visiting other sites as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

• Reporting to the Analytical Manager, the main purpose of the role is to ensure smooth running of the Malt Distilling Laboratory and complete analysis to a high standard.
• To be proficient in > 70 % of analysis that is carried out within the Malt Distilling Laboratory.
• Produce, interpret and analyse data to provide insights to the wider business which will help make operational decisions.
• To ensure compliance with Health & Safety and Environmental Legislation.
• Support the delivery of analysis by chipping into the planning of weekly tasks and providing day-to-day coordination support when required.
• Working with the Analytical Manager to implement Improvement Projects which will benefit the Malt Distilling Laboratory and the wider business.
• Act as point of contact for members of the operational teams who are seeking information.
• To contribute to the proficiency schemes.
• To support the business' stretching service, cost and quality requirements which demand that all assets operate at efficient performance.

To be successful in the role, you will need:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent in a science-related field or be qualified through validated experience.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to drive improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate to all levels.
• Ability to handle a variety of tasks and prioritise self and others accordingly.
• Able to work as individual but also part of team.
• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Critical analytical thinking.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements relating to laboratory work.
• Track record of excellent engagement and communication skills.
• Proficient in use of standard business (MS Office) packages.
• Full Clean UK Driving License >1 year experience

Good to have knowledge of Distilling & Malting processes, analytical methods & techniques; Wet Chemistry, and laboratory information systems however not vital.

Our purpose is to celebrate life, every day, everywhere. And crafting an inclusive culture, where everyone feels valued and listened to, is a crucial part of this. We believe the most inclusive and diverse culture makes for a better business and a better world. We know that for our business to thrive and for Diageo to realise its ambition, we depend on having diverse talent with a range of backgrounds, skills and capabilities in each of the 180 countries in which we operate and to reflect our broad consumer base.

Join us and you can also expect a highly driven and flexible rewards and benefits package including:
- Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
- Private medical insurance
- Product allowance
- Access to discounts at 1000's of retailers
- Contributory pension of up to 14% by Diageo
- Company freeshares
- Sharesave/sharepurchase/sharematch options
- Cycle to work scheme
- Shift Allowance close to 17% of the base salary
- 34 days annual leave per annum including bank holidays
- 6 months of paid parental leave (regardless of gender)

You'll be part of an organisation that embraces diversity in the broadest possible sense. This means that you'll be welcomed and celebrated for who you are just by being you. You'll be part of - and help build - an inclusive culture that celebrates people of different gender, ethnicity, ability, age, sexual orientation, social class, educational backgrounds, experiences, mindsets, and more. And you'll help us champion inclusion and diversity across our entire business: with our employees, our suppliers, across our brands, and within the communities in which we operate.

About Us

With over 200 brands sold in more than 180 countries, we're the world's leading premium drinks company. Join us, and you'll be celebrated for your work and empowered to be you. Together with people around the world, you'll innovate and push boundaries, shaping a tomorrow worth celebrating.

Our ambition is to create the best performing, most trusted and respected consumer products companies in the world. To achieve this, we need the world's very best people. Join us and help to take Diageo and our timeless, pioneering brands to the next level.

Join us and contribute to the legacy of our world-renowned Malt Scotch Whisky.

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