Lab Analyst

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An award-winning employer is seeking a Lab Technician to join their team in Witham. In this role, you will work within the science and research industry, ensuring a clean and safe laboratory environment while developing skills in weighing techniques and sample analysis. The position offers a rotating shift pattern, and you will be part of a supportive team dedicated to maintaining high-quality standards. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic environment with excellent benefits, including a pension plan, generous holiday allowance, and various employee perks.

Benefits

5% EE with 5% ER pension

24 days holidays plus public bank holidays

Life Assurance – 3x cover

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Scheme

Gym Membership discount vouchers

Discounts/Perks

Car Salary Sacrifice

External training opportunities

Qualifications

• Must be a car driver with access to a vehicle.
• Experience in laboratory techniques and quality systems is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop good laboratory weighing techniques and assist in sample measurement.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and report deviations.

Skills

Computer Literacy

Teamwork

Discretion and Confidentiality

Communication Skills

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Job description

We are working with an award winning employer to find a Lab Technician in the Witham area to join their team. As part of the role you will be working within the science and research industry as Laboratory Supervisor to ensure that good housekeeping and a clean, safe working environment is maintained throughout the lab.

The role consists of working a rotating shift pattern of 6am-1pm & 1pm-8pm, alternating weekly.

Please note you must be a car driver and have access to your own car.

The great benefits of working for this company are below:

• 5% EE with 5% ER pension
• 24 days (rising to 25 in 2024) holidays plus public bank holidays
• Life Assurance – 3x cover
• Group Income Protection – 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years
• Employee Assistance Program
• Cycle to Work – Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Tech-scheme (White Goods) – Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Gym Membership discount vouchers – Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Discounts/Perks – Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Car Salary Sacrifice – Flex Self Funded Via Vivup
• Receive external training

Duties

• Develop good laboratory weighing techniques.
• Assist the team to measure and weigh samples with high accuracy and within relevant time frames.
• Report any failures or deviations to methods, systems and procedures.
• Ensure that work is carried out in conformance with instructions, established methods and quality standards.
• Gain an understanding and build knowledge of the material types being analysed and their relevant sample preparation requirements.
• Act as a porter to other units on the estate, carrying samples and glassware using the company van.
• Understand the importance of quality and the quality systems UKAS ISO 17025 and ISO 9001:2000 used within the laboratory.
• Ensure that equipment is efficiently and effectively used, maintained, and cleaned.

To be considered for this Lab Technician role, you will need the following skills and experience:

• Computer literate.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with Company personnel at all levels.
• Ability to prepare and weigh with speed and accuracy, and have good attention to detail.
• Ability to work in an organised and disciplined manner.

If you are interested in applying for this Lab Technician role, please give Pursuit Recruitment a call on 01245 362500.