Laboratory Technician

JR United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading multinational food manufacturing client is seeking a Lab Technician for a temp-to-perm role. The position involves sample administration for scientific analysis, requiring a degree in Chemistry. The ideal candidate should have lab experience, strong organizational skills, and a desire for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, fresh grad or some lab experience.
• Experience working in teams or independently under guidance.
• Desire to drive career progression.

Responsibilities

• Administer samples for scientific analysis and maintain chain-of-custody.
• Conduct basic routine pharmacopoeia analysis under supervision.
• Assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Good written and verbal communication skills

Competency in using relevant software applications

Accountability

Flexibility

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Job description

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PE Global are currently recruiting for a Lab Technician for a 'temp to perm' role with a leading multinational Food Manufacturing client based in Reading.

You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients. This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of senior team members, work independently and collaboratively to support the operation and goals of the laboratory.
• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organization of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data, and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform basic routine pharmacopoeia analysis using aseptic technique under supervision.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Competently use generic and specific software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
• Provide training in routine activities.
• Perform lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Conduct experiments, complete assigned projects, or offer functional services under supervision.
• Assess data for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary.
• Assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports.
• Act as a technological resource in your technical area.
• Efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, and allocating samples for analysis.
• Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.
• Input results and liaise with clients.
• Demonstrate high-quality customer service by ensuring work is done on time, analytical data reliability, and accurate and timely provision of results.
• Assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure the supply of the most current versions to analysts.

Requirements

• Please note that the plan is for these positions to become permanent after 6 months, and our client is unable to sponsor workers once the current visa ends. Therefore, all candidates must hold a British passport or have settled status in the UK.
• The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, they can be a fresh grad or have some experience of working in a lab and wet chemistry.
• Desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• Experience working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members.
• Organizational skills.
• Competency in using relevant software applications.
• Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability create a motivational environment, driving good health and safety culture.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.