Lab Technician

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment firm is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract in Stoke-on-Trent. You will conduct tests and analyses while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Ideal candidates will have laboratory experience, knowledge in microbiology, and a willingness to learn. This role offers competitive salary and company training.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company training

Optional overtime

Qualifications

• Experience as a researcher or laboratory scientist is encouraged.
• Must be willing to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests and analysis on various samples.
• Produce clear reports and document findings.
• Ensure laboratory quality standards are met.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Microbiology knowledge

Report writing

UK driving licence

Job description

Laboratory Technician – 12‑month fixed‑term contract (maternity cover). Potential to extend or become permanent.

Location: Stoke‑on‑Trent, commutable from Cheadle, Crewe, Nantwich, Stafford and surrounding areas.

Salary: £25,500‑£26,500 plus office hours (8 am‑4 pm), training, optional overtime and company benefits.

Start date: November.

We are an industry‑leading company with over 100 years of experience, exporting to more than 140 countries. We pride ourselves on quality and a great work environment.

Day‑to‑day responsibilities include:

• Conducting tests and analysis on a variety of samples.
• Producing clear report writing.
• Participating in process control and ensuring laboratory quality standards are met.

This role is a fantastic opportunity for a laboratory technician to advance their career in a technically interesting environment.

The Role

• Fixed‑term contract with potential to extend or become permanent.
• Carrying out tests, analysis and document writing.
• Working to quality procedures and processes.
• Company training provided.
• Working in a lab environment.

The Person

• Lab Technician.
• Experience as a researcher or laboratory scientist is encouraged.
• Knowledge and experience within microbiology.
• Must have a UK driving licence.
• Willing to be trained.

Reference Number: BBBH264196.

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click “Apply Now” or contact Nick Phillips at Rise Technical.