Environmental Lab Technician – Immediate Start & Growth

Network Scientific Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 40,915,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Scientific Recruitment is seeking a Lab Technician to join an Environmental Science Lab near Derby. The role is ideal for candidates seeking immediate experience in a lab, with prior lab exposure being beneficial.

Responsibilities include receiving, weighing, and preparing samples for analysis, following GLP and ISO17025 procedures, and a 39-hour week (Mon-Fri) with shifts from 6:00 to 19:00. The position offers potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with the desire to learn and progress.
• Experience working in a production/lab or similar fast-paced environment beneficial.
• Graduates in scientific disciplines encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, weigh, split and extract samples for analysis.
• Work in accordance with SOPs and GLP/ISO17025 guidelines.
• Temporary with intention to go permanent, 39 hours/week, Monday to Friday; early start 6:00, latest finish 19:00; 8.5 days Mon-Thu, 7.5 on Friday. £12.71 per hour.
• Start date ASAP - week commencing 28/09/26.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Motivated to learn

Lab environment experience

Education

Science degree (any)

Job description

Network Scientific Recruitment is seeking a Lab Technician to join an Environmental Science Lab near Derby. The role is ideal for candidates seeking immediate experience in a lab, with prior lab exposure being beneficial.

Responsibilities include receiving, weighing, and preparing samples for analysis, following GLP and ISO17025 procedures, and a 39-hour week (Mon-Fri) with shifts from 6:00 to 19:00. The position offers potential for permanent placement.