Lab Technician

Uxbridge Employment Agency; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health and wellbeing company seeks a Lab Technician for a 6-month contract in Hayes, Middlesex. Ideal candidates are recent graduates or early-career lab assistants ready to support product development within a busy laboratory. Offers immediate start with weekly pay in a collaborative team environment.

Benefits

Immediate start

Friendly collaborative team

Valuable experience in a global organisation

Potential for contract extension

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Chemistry, Science, or related field.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills.
• Understanding of lab best practices and confidence in handling equipment.

Responsibilities

• Measuring, compounding, and preparing raw materials following standard lab practices.
• Handling materials safely and accurately.
• Supporting quality checks and ensuring workspace compliance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Team player

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Hands-on laboratory experience

Job description

Lab Technician recent Graduate or Second Jobber
Duration: 6 Months Minimum
Location: Hayes, Middlesex
Pay: GBP13.00 per hour (with scope to increase after 6 months)
Start Dates & Hours: Immediate - Monday Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)

Are you a science graduate or early-career lab assistant looking to get hands-on in a busy, high-performing lab?

Our client, a global name in the health and wellbeing industry, is seeking a bright, analytical individual to join their laboratory technical team on a 6-month temporary contract. You'll be based 100% in the lab, supporting the preparation and measurement of raw materials that go into cutting-edge product development.

If you're methodical, curious, and confident using lab equipment this could be the perfect step into the industry.

What you ll be doing:

• Measuring, compounding, and preparing raw materials following standard lab practices
• Working to specific targets using in-house software for specific measurement and instructions
• Handling materials safely and accurately precision is key!
• Supporting the wider team with quality checks and inventory rotation
• Ensuring a clean, organised and safety-compliant workspace at all times

What you ll need:

• A degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Science, or a related field OR demonstrable hands-on experience within a laboratory
• Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills
• Comfortable working at pace, but also thorough and accurate
• A team player with a flexible mindset and can-do attitude
• Understanding of lab best practice and confident handling equipment

What s in it for you:

• Immediate start with weekly pay
• Monday Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm (1 hour lunch)
• Friendly, collaborative team
• Valuable experience within a global organisation
• Potential for extension or development from the original booking

What You Need to Do Now:

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