Laboratory Technician

LINDAL Group; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

LINDAL Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanence. The role entails providing lab support, conducting tests, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should possess A Level qualifications in Sciences and have relevant laboratory experience. The position offers a supportive environment for professional growth.

Benefits

Pension

Flexible holidays

Health Cash Plans

Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme

Access to exclusive deals and discounts

Qualifications

• Educated to A Level standard in Chemistry, Physical Sciences or related.
• Experience in a laboratory setting.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral.

Responsibilities

• Conduct laboratory tests for product approval and compatibility.
• Maintain documentation for laboratory testing activities.
• Fill and gas aerosol samples as part of testing processes.

Skills

Customer Interaction

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Flexibility

Self-motivation

Education

A Level in Chemistry or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Your mission at LINDAL

Lindal Valve Co Ltd is looking for Laboratory Technician on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract with a high potential to become permanent.
You will provide laboratory technical support and service for internal and external customers.
Assist with all activities to achieve sign off and approval of Lindal products and provide interactions required to customer’s.

• Perform duties such as producing customer sample requests, Valve and Actuator specifications and colour matching.
• Conduct routine laboratory testing on component compatibility.
• Filling and gassing of aerosol samples.
• Conduct necessary aerosol spray performance testing such as measurement of particle size, spray rates and spray patterns etc.
• Conduct necessary mechanical testing such as stem and boss height measurement, dismantling of valves for inspection etc.
• Prepare and maintain all documentation relating to laboratory testing activities.
• Produce analytical data in report format for discussion or presentation as required.
• Monitor and maintain sufficient stocks of lab consumables such as all valve components, empty aerosol cans and propellant.
• Comply with all work instructions.
• Prepare and maintain documentation relating to Technical Service ISO/BRC Procedures, Health and Safety, and Housekeeping.
• Adherence to all Health and Safety standards in line with Company policy and compliance with all current legislation.
• Support the housekeeping agenda as part of the culture of the day-to-day activities.
• Any other tasks or duties which may be requested.

Your profile

Educated to A Level standard. Chemistry, Physical Sciences or related qualification
Excellent PC skills, Microsoft Office
Experience within a laboratory facility or similar
Good Customer Interaction skill
Excellent written and oral communication
Customer focused
Detail orientated
Problem Solving skills
Positive ‘can do’ attitude.
Integrity.
Helpful and considerate
Trustworthy
Ability to work as part of a team
Flexible and Self-motivated

Why us?

• We offer an environment where all employees have the opportunity to develop, supported by the entire management team.
• Additional benefits include:
  • Pension
  • Flexible holidays
  • Christmas/New Year Shut Down Week
  • Health Cash Plans
  • EAP
  • Wellbeing and Healthy Living programme
  • Financial and Legal Wellbeing programme
  • Access exclusive deals and discounts on products or services.

Your contact

Nina Hernandez

Information about the site

LINDAL Valve Co. Ltd.is located in a market town in Bedfordshire with good access to the M1 and A5 and public transport.
We are a specialist in the design, development, manufacture and supply of aerosol dispensing packaging solutions tailored to meet a broad spectrum of customer needs and market applications.
Our product offering includes a comprehensive range of valves, actuators, barrier packs and associated accessories that address the technical and aesthetic dispensing requirements, enabling customers to differentiate and excel in an increasingly competitive marketplace.