Laboratory Technician

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A global materials company in Leicestershire is seeking a Lab Technician for a 6-month contract. This role is perfect for recent graduates looking to gain hands-on laboratory experience. Responsibilities include performing geology-related tests, ensuring accurate data collection, and maintaining health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science, practical lab experience, and proficiency in MS Office. This position offers 36.25 hours of work per week with potential extension of the contract.

Qualifications

• Recent Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science (graduates welcome).
• Academic or practical exposure to lab methods such as Gravimetric Analysis, LOI and XRF techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting.

Responsibilities

• Perform geology-related laboratory tests including rock crushing and milling.
• Accurately record, analyse, and interpret experimental data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for internal teams and stakeholders.

Skills

Attention to detail

Laboratory techniques

Data analysis

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Lab Technician - Geological and Mining Services department (6-Month Contract)

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: Around £25,000 per annum

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Length: 6 months (potential for extension)

Hours: 36.25 per week (Mon-Fri) 7am-3pm

Seeking a Lab Technician to join its Geological and Mining Services department on a 6-month contract basis. This role is ideal for graduates looking to gain hands‑on laboratory experience in a global materials company.

Role Overview

You will support geology-related testing activities, ensuring accurate data collection and analysis to assist internal teams and projects. The role involves working in a laboratory environment and maintaining high standards of health & safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform geology-related laboratory tests, including crushing and milling of rock samples and analysis of pulp samples using wet chemistry, IC, LOI and XRF methods.
• Accurately record, analyse, and interpret experimental data.
• Prepare clear and concise reports for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety and quality management systems.
• Collaborate with team members to ensure timely and accurate testing support.

Requirements

• Recent Degree in Chemistry or Forensic Science (graduates welcome).
• Academic or practical exposure to lab methods such as Gravimetric Analysis, LOI and XRF techniques.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively in a laboratory setting.
• Proficient in MS Office for data recording and reporting.