Quality & Sensory Lab Technician (Microbiology)

Location: Haverhill, United Kingdom; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops flavors, fragrances, food ingredients, and health and bioscience solutions, with a focus on sustainable innovation.

What you will do

• Prepare microbiological media, reagents, samples, and laboratory materials for routine testing.
• Receive, register, weigh, and enter samples into laboratory systems.
• Perform simple microbiological testing, equipment checks, temperature monitoring, and routine internal calibrations.
• Record test results accurately in SAP and other laboratory systems.
• Support sensory laboratory operations and coordinate multiple sensory panels throughout the day.
• Maintain retain sample systems and flavor retain databases, including ordering samples from affiliate sites.

Requirements

• Experience in a laboratory, quality, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to follow laboratory procedures accurately.
• Understanding of Good Laboratory Practice and laboratory safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate laboratory records and work independently and collaboratively.
• Computer literacy, Microsoft Office proficiency, and experience with SAP, LIMS, or similar laboratory systems.
• Flexibility to support dhirify.globalerent areas of laboratory operations as business needs require.

Nice to have

• Experience in the food, flavor, ingredients, or consumer products industry.
• Microbiology laboratory experience, including aseptic techniques, media preparation, sample handling, or environmental monitoring.
• Experience with sensory evaluation processes and sensory laboratory operations.
• Familiarity with GMP or ISO 17025 standards.
• Education in Chemistry, Microbiology, Food Science, Biology, Laboratory Science, or a related discipline.

Culture & Benefits

• Practical experience across microbiology, quality, and sensory laboratory activities.
• Exposure to product quality processes in a global flavor manufacturing environment.
• Collaboration with experienced laboratory and quality professionals.
• Opportunity to contribute to product quality, compliance, and customer satisfaction.
• Inclusive workplace that values diversity and individual backgrounds.