Laboratory Technician

alsglobal; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Shift allowance

Private healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% employer pension

Free parking

Fully subsidised staff canteen

Job summary

ALS is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Prescot team. You will perform routine and non-routine lab tests, prepare samples, and support quality control within ISO 17025-compliant processes.

Key requirements include practical lab experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with LIMS and lab IT systems. Rotating shifts with a weekly training period are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good practical laboratory experience and meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory IT systems and ISO 17025 standards.
• Ability to record results accurately and maintain traceability.
• Experience with high-quality chemical analysis preferred, esp. minerals/metals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine laboratory testing and sample prep.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; report faults.
• Record results accurately and ensure traceability.
• Follow SOPs and health & safety requirements; uphold quality standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Laboratory IT systems

LIMS experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Level 3 science apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Applied Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.

When you join us, you'll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Laboratory Technician

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our team in Prescot. You will support the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely laboratory results while maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety and ISO 17025 compliance.

About the Role:

Number of Roles: 2

Location: Prescot

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Shift/Hours: There will be a four-week initial training period working Monday to Friday (07:30 - 16:00). Following training, you will work Monday to Friday on rotating shifts of 06:00 - 14:00 and 13:30 - 21:30, with a shift allowance of £3,250.

Contract: Full Time & Permanent

Closing Date: Thursday 17th September 2026

The Day to Day

• Carry out routine and non-routine laboratory testing, sample preparation and quality control checks.
• Operate, monitor and maintain laboratory equipment and analytical instrumentation, reporting any faults or maintenance requirements.
• Accurately record results, maintain documentation and ensure full sample traceability.
• Review work for accuracy and compliance, troubleshoot routine issues and escape complex concerns when required.
• Manage your workload to meet productivity, turnover and customer service targets while supporting investigations into quality issues.
• Follow SOPs, ISO 17025 and health and safety requirements, maintaining a clean, safe and organised laboratory.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues and contribute to the development of laboratory methods and continuous improvement initiatives.

The Essentials

• Good practical laboratory experience, dexterity, attention to detail and the ability to multitask and work to deadlines.
• Understanding of laboratory IT systems, with knowledge of LIMS desirable.
• Good awareness of laboratory quality standards, ISO 17025 and health and safety requirements.
• An investigative and scientific approach, with the ability to communicate technical information effective.
• A respectful, collaborative and team-focused approach.
• Good attention to detail

Desirable:

• One to three years' experience in an analytical testing laboratory, or equivalent Level 3 science apprenticeship or structured laboratory training, with experience of high-quality chemical analysis - ideally in the minerals and metals sector. An HNC/HND in Applied Chemistry or an equivalent science-related qualification
• Experience of contributing to quality improvement would be desirable.

Our Benefits Include:

• Attractive Salary
• Shift Allowance
• Private Healthcare
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Life Assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension
• Free parking
• Fully subsidised staff canteen

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.

At ALS, you'll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.