Laboratory Technician

Just Recruitment Group; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician in Felixstowe, Suffolk. The candidate will perform analytical testing on raw materials and finished products, ensuring quality and compliance with internal and external audits. Responsibilities include analysis according to plans, reporting results, and maintaining documentation. Key qualifications include hands-on experience in microbiological testing and chemistry analysis, as well as familiarity with aseptic techniques and laboratory equipment operation.

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on laboratory experience in microbiological testing and sample preparation.
• Practical experience in chemistry-based analysis.
• Good understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

Responsibilities

• Perform analyses and operations according to agreed work plans.
• Report out-of-specification results and non-conformances.
• Follow written standard operating procedures in the laboratory.

Skills

Microbiological testing

Chemistry-based analysis

Attention to detail

Aseptic techniques

Basic laboratory equipment operation

Tools

HPLC

Autoclaves

Microscopes

Job description

Just Recruitment is looking for a skilled Laboratory Technician to join a manufacturing business in Felixstowe, Suffolk.

The role involves performing analytical testing on raw materials and finished products, ensuring consistent product quality, maintaining accurate documentation, and meeting both internal and external audit requirements.

Key accountabilities include:

• Performing analyses and operations according to agreed work plans and schedules.
• Producing and reporting on time only valid, accurate analytical results.
• Reporting immediately, out-of-specification results, non-conformances, or any aspects of laboratory operation which are prejudicial to the laboratory operation/service to the Line Manager.
• Achieving/maintaining the desired level of competency in all defined operations.
• Undertaking operations to comply with world-class operation practices.
• Carrying out work activities according to agreed work plans and schedules, following the written standard operating procedures.

Key attributes include:

• Proven hands-on laboratory experience in Microbiological testing, sample preparation and serial dilution techniques, plating and plate reading.
• Practical experience in chemistry-based analysis.
• Familiarity with aseptic techniques and contamination/cross-contamination control.
• Ability to prepare and handle media, reagents etc.
• Ability to operate basic laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, microscopes and exposure to use of higher level equipment such as HPLC and any other equipment along those lines.
• Good understanding of GLP.
• Accurate record keeping, completion of relevant spreadsheets, and associated databases.
• Attention to detail for reporting and result verification.