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Placement details

Overview

Location: Manchester

Start date: July 2026

How to apply: Click 'apply now' at the top of this page.

Application criteria: 

• A Levels or 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above, including Maths and Science.
• Previous experience in a laboratory, food, beverage, or manufacturing environment would be beneficial.
• Knowledge or experience of Good Laboratory Practice would be advantageous.

About the opportunity

Ever wondered what goes into making the food and drinks you love? As a Lab Technician at ADM in Manchester, you'll get to find out and play a real part in ensuring those products meet the highest quality and safety standards.

This is a hands-on role based in ADM's food and beverage laboratories, where you'll support a range of technical tasks: from analysing incoming samples and preparing products for testing, to managing equipment, maintaining records, and even taking part in sensory taste evaluations. 

It's an ideal opportunity for someone with a science background who wants to build practical laboratory skills in a real professional environment with one of the world's leading nutrition companies.

What you'll be doing:

• Assist in the maintenance and upkeep of food and beverage laboratories, ensuring high standards of housekeeping in line with cleaning schedules, Good Laboratory Practice (GLP), and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
• Maintain accurate laboratory documentation and ensure records are completed correctly and on time.
• Coordinate, document, and where required, perform analysis of incoming samples.
• Carry out a range of laboratory tasks as directed by the development team.
• Follow established laboratory procedures and work instructions to ensure consistent, accurate, and reliable results.
• Manage goods receipt and dispatch, including goods in/out, ensuring proper handling, labelling, and documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to ensure it is fit for purpose, including routine calibration, cleaning, and basic checks.
• Monitor laboratory stock levels and support the ordering and replenishment of materials where required.
• Prepare food and beverage samples for internal evaluations and external submissions.
• Coordinate and conduct sample analysis, including sensory evaluation and taste testing of finished products.
• Accurately input and manage recipe data within the SAP system.
• Work to high standards of health, safety, and cleanliness, taking responsibility for personal safety and the safety of others in the work area.

What ADM is looking for

• Strong team player with a proactive and hands-on approach.
• High level of accuracy, precision, and attention to detail.
• Good spoken and written English communication skills.
• Basic computer skills, including MS Office and Excel; willingness to learn SAP.
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures, and safe working practices.
• Able to identify issues and respond with appropriate measures.
• Willingness to learn on the job and support a variety of laboratory tasks.
• Comfortable undertaking some physical activities as part of the role.
• Interest in food and/or beverages would be beneficial.
• Able and willing to taste a range of foods and drinks as part of sensory evaluation.
• UK/EU driving licence would be beneficial 

What you'll get in return

ADM offers a supportive, inclusive environment where your development genuinely matters. Here's what's on offer:

• Real responsibility from day one - you'll be working in a live production environment where your contribution makes a difference
• Career development - room to grow your career within a world-leading nutrition company with a company-wide mentorship programme
• An inclusive workplace - ADM has Employee Resource Groups including a Women's Network, Multicultural Network, Pride Network, and Young Professionals Network
• Mental health support - all new starters receive Mental Health Aware training within three months of joining, plus access to a network of Mental Health First Aiders
• Flexibility - ADM encourages managers and colleagues to find working arrangements that meet both business and personal needs
• Family support - additional benefits for maternity and paternity leave

About ADM

At ADM, we unlock the power of nature to provide access to nutrition worldwide. With industry-advancing innovations, a complete portfolio of ingredients and solutions to meet any taste, and a commitment to sustainability, we give customers an edge in solving the nutritional challenges of today and tomorrow. We’re a global leader in human and animal nutrition and the world’s premier agricultural origination and processing company. Our breadth, depth, insights, facilities and logistical expertise give us unparalleled capabilities to meet needs for food, beverages, health and wellness, and more. From the seed of the idea to the outcome of the solution, we enrich the quality of life the world over.

Learn more about ADM at www.adm.com and www.4flour.com.

Next steps Click 'apply now' at the top of this page.