Gi Group are looking for a Laboratory Technician for a leading FMCG manufacturer in West Yorkshire. This is a temporary ongoing vacancy working on continental shifts, with excellent pay rates potential permanent opportunity. If you want to be a part of a leading manufacturing company and have relevant knowledge, please apply now!Job PurposeTo carry out analytical checks on both syrups and finished products ensuring product quality. Carry out other service tasks which ensure the efficient operation of the production department.Principal Responsibilities Collect samples of product from Manufacturing Carry out standardised analytical tests on batches, charge up samples, finished product, stock holds and complaint samples. Interpret results, understanding brix (sugar) and pH levels and communicate to production or appropriate personnel. Carry out standardised analytical tests of raw materials including mineral water and comminute Set up of HPLC instrumentation Using standardised calculations determine, recommend and recheck material adjustments for the mixing department Use the Manufacturing Execution System to release syrup batches to production Taste testing of all finished goods batches, identifying issues where appropriate Follow standardised procedures to determine acid and brix levels in customer complaints and report on findings. Check packaging and coding against specifications using SAP system, communicate results and ensure extra checks are carried out if failures h