Laboratory Technician

Network Scientific Recruitment; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 33,062,000 - 40,915,000; Full time

Job summary

Network Scientific Recruitment is seeking a Lab Technician to join an Environmental Science Lab near Derby. The role is ideal for candidates seeking immediate experience in a lab, with prior lab exposure being beneficial.

Responsibilities include receiving, weighing, and preparing samples for analysis, following GLP and ISO17025 procedures, and a 39-hour week (Mon-Fri) with shifts from 6:00 to 19:00. The position offers potential for permanent placement.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
• Highly motivated with the desire to learn and progress.
• Experience working in a production/lab or similar fast-paced environment beneficial.
• Graduates in scientific disciplines encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Receive, record, weigh, split and extract samples for analysis.
• Work in accordance with SOPs and GLP/ISO17025 guidelines.
• Temporary with intention to go permanent, 39 hours/week, Monday to Friday; early start 6:00, latest finish 19:00; 8.5 days Mon-Thu, 7.5 on Friday. £12.71 per hour.
• Start date ASAP - week commencing 28/09/26.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Motivated to learn

Lab environment experience

Education

Science degree (any)

Job description

Are you looking to gain some experience in a Scientific Environment? Do You have excellent attention to detail and a desire to learn and develop new skills?

A leading and successful provider of analytical testing are seeking a Lab Technician to join their Environmental Science Lab near Derby. Ideal for immediately available candidates looking for some additional experience in a Lab. Prior experience in a Lab environment is desirable.

Role Overview

• Receive, record , weigh, split and extract samples in preparation for analysis.
• Conduct all work in line with relevant Standard operation procedures and Guidelines including Good Lab Practice (GLP) and ISO17025
• Temporary with intention to go perm, Full-time(39 hours pw) Monday-Friday , earliest start 6AM Latest Finish 7PM 8.5 days mon-thurs, 7.5 day on Friday. £12.71ph.
• Start Date ASAP - w/c 28/09/26

Requirements

• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated with the desire to learn and progress.
• Experience working in a production/ lab or similar relevant fast pace environment highly beneficial.
• Graduates of Scientific disciplines with Lab experience encouraged to apply.
• Must be available to begin immediately in Burton on Trent.

In return

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain further training and working experience within a scientific environment.

Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK.