Laboratory Technician

RPS Group Plc; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Bedford seeks a Laboratory Technician to support its operations. This full-time role involves managing laboratory supplies, assisting with investigations, and ensuring compliance with international standards. Candidates should have a passion for science and strong organisational skills. Experience in laboratory settings will be an advantage.

Qualifications

• Interest in science with relevant science qualifications.
• Experience in fast-paced environments is desirable.
• Ability to follow instructions and seek advice.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unpacking deliveries of consumables.
• Maintaining stock of chemicals and consumables.
• Preparing sampling kits and disposing of unused kits.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Team collaboration

Education

Qualifications in science

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Technician. We are looking for Laboratory Technicians to support our highly respected and knowledgeable Laboratory team. This is a full time, permanent position based in Bedford, with a fixed working pattern of 8am to 4pm/3pm to 11pm, Monday to Friday. This position requires someone to provide laboratory support to the technical teams to ensure smooth running through management of waste and disposals, management of deliveries and consumables stocks, including receiving, documenting and ordering.

About The Team

RPS Laboratories is a team of Analysts, Chemists, and Technicians that operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed, and forage crops. We have state-of-the-art laboratories in Bedford and Manchester:

• Our Manchester laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain MCERTS accreditation for the analysis of stack emissions.
• Our Bedford laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for the analysis of PFAS chemicals following the monitoring required at the Buncefield oil terminal.

About You

As a key member of the Laboratories business, your role as a Laboratory Technician is critical to helping us conduct investigations and formulate effective solutions to help our clients comply with international quality standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), environmental regulations, and much more. By joining us you will collaborate with our clients, to design a tailored analytical programme to meet their complex regulatory needs, leveraging our state-of-the-art instrumentation. You will be influential in providing analytical support during the remediation and clean-up project and subsequent routine monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Receiving and unpacking deliveries of consumables and chemicals throughout the day
• Maintaining a working stock of consumables, reagents and chemicals including receipt, logging in and ordering to replenish stock levels
• Preparing sampling kits, including addition of preservatives, and dispose of any unused kits safely following appropriate laboratory procedures
• Keeping up to date records on the chemical inventory
• Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
• Assisting with performing a range of laboratory checks

Qualifications and Skills

• An interest in science, preferably with qualifications related to the science field
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment would be desirable
• Good time management and organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure
• Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions, seeking advice where necessary
• Ability to work with minimal supervision independently as well as part of a team
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting would be advantageous

Health and Safety

• The role is physically demanding with a high degree of manual handling involved
• Handling of foods, including nuts
• Working in cold environments
• Exposure to noise
• Operating machinery

What happens next?

If we feel you are a good match, we will be in touch to arrange a competency interview. If this opportunity suits your career journey, we'd love to hear from you. All applications will be considered. Ready to apply? Please have your CV ready and continue with your application online.

Recruitment Agencies

We have a Preferred Supplier List of trusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not on this list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require any further information.