Evening Lab Prep Technician — Sample Preparation & QA

Chemtech Environmental Limited; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Performance bonus

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus of £1,000

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician for Twilight Shift (18:00–22:00) at our County Durham laboratory. You will prepare samples, manage logs, and support testing workflows to keep client projects moving smoothly.

The role offers £25,000 per year, 25 days holiday, performance bonus, and on-site parking. You’ll work with Excel and lab systems, uphold Health & Safety, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to accuracy and reliability.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English and Maths (or equivalent).
• Chemistry-related degree or scientific qualification is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and subsamples (soils, solids, water, leachates) and maintain logs.
• Keep the Sample Preparation area tidy and stocked; reorder supplies.
• Promote Health & Safety; ensure PPE usage and safe lab practices.
• Handle samples from start to finish including storage, preparation for testing and sub-contracting when needed.
• Carry out checks on equipment and troubleshoot to keep systems running smoothly (e.g., soil drying cabinets).
• Support quality checks and raise issues before they become problems.
• Be a team player; support sampling activities on client sites when needed.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Organised

Communication

Team player

Time management

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Chemistry-related degree

Tools

Lab equipment knowledge

Job description

Chemtech Environmental is seeking a Sample Preparation Technician for Twilight Shift (18:00–22:00) at our County Durham laboratory. You will prepare samples, manage logs, and support testing workflows to keep client projects moving smoothly.

The role offers £25,000 per year, 25 days holiday, performance bonus, and on-site parking. You’ll work with Excel and lab systems, uphold Health & Safety, and be part of a supportive team dedicated to accuracy and reliability.