Laboratory Technician

Tulip Recruitment; Hart; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician in England. This full-time, permanent position offers excellent career development in a dynamic environment with comprehensive training. Duties include sample preparation, quality control checks, and maintaining laboratory standards. Candidates should have a degree in a scientific discipline and laboratory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific discipline preferred.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous.
• Detail-oriented with strong communication skills.
• Proactive approach and ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and test samples including oil, lubricants, fuels.
• Carry out quality control checks and interpret results.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and safety standards.
• Support operations outside standard hours when necessary.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Mathematical skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Biochemistry

Job description

Overview

Are you a graduate with a passion for laboratory work? We're looking for a motivated and methodical individual to join our client's team as a Laboratory Technician. This full-time, permanent role is an excellent opportunity to develop your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, with full training provided.

This will be working on a 4 week rota basis.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and testing of samples e.g. oil, lubricants, fuels etc
• Carrying out quality control checks and interpreting test results
• Checking test results and checking subsequent reports prior to client submission
• Maintaining good housekeeping practices in the laboratory
• Washing laboratory glassware and preparing solvents, control, and calibration samples
• Safe disposal of used oil samples
• Occasional client liaison
• Supporting laboratory operations outside standard hours when necessary

Note: Some tasks may involve manual lifting or use of a respirator.

What We're Looking For

• A degree within a scientific discipline e.g Chemistry or Biochemistry or similar
• Previous laboratory experience in a working/education environment preferred
• Methodical and detail-oriented working style
• Good standard of mathematical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Accurate data recording
• Comfortable working under deadlines and as part of a team
• Willingness to support operations outside regular working hours if required
• Initiative and a proactive approach to lab success
• Computer literate