Laboratory Assistant: Hands-On Start in Analytical Testing

Tetra Tech, Inc.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Tetra Tech's Manchester laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support gravimetric sample prep, reagent prep, calibration and basic testing. This site-based role emphasizes safety, quality records, housekeeping and teamwork with chemists and analysts.

You will gain hands-on exposure to analytical workflows, quality procedures and progressive responsibility in a fast-paced laboratory environment, with full training provided.

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and a responsible approach to health and safety.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Good organisational skills, reliability and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Prepare gravimetric and laboratory samples, reagents and solutions following methods.
• Maintain clear quality records and support traceable analytical work.
• Assist with equipment calibration and routine checks to ensure reliable outputs.
• Follow health, safety and housekeeping procedures in a busy lab.
• Collaborate with chemists and analysts, handling routine tasks efficiently

Skills

Attention to detail

Health and safety

Follow instructions

Organisational skills

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Job description

Tetra Tech's Manchester laboratory is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to support gravimetric sample prep, reagent prep, calibration and basic testing. This site-based role emphasizes safety, quality records, housekeeping and teamwork with chemists and analysts.

You will gain hands-on exposure to analytical workflows, quality procedures and progressive responsibility in a fast-paced laboratory environment, with full training provided.