Laboratory Technician

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

NMS Recruit Ltd t/a Russell Taylor Group is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Liverpool to join a busy lab team. The role involves preparing and weighing samples for analysis and performing routine tests using HPLC, GC and ion chromatography.

You will record data in laboratory IT systems, maintain equipment, and work to ISO 17025:2017 and internal quality procedures while upholding high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment.
• Good numeracy and computer literacy.
• Strong manual dexterity and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills.
• Team-focused with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and weighing samples for analysis.
• Carrying out analysis using HPLC, GC and Ion Chromatography.
• Using balances and standard laboratory equipment.
• Carrying out routine laboratory tasks and basic equipment maintenance.
• Recording data and tracking samples using laboratory IT systems.
• Performing calculations and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed turnaround times.
• Working to ISO 17025:2017 and company quality procedures.
• Maintaining good housekeeping and high Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Laboratory skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Manual dexterity

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

HNC/HND, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent

Tools

HPLC

GC

Ion Chromatography

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Liverpool | £27,000 | MondayFriday, days

We're looking for a Laboratory Technician to join a busy laboratory team, carrying out routine sample preparation and analysis while supporting the wider team with day-to-day laboratory activities.

The role will involve:

• Preparing and weighing samples for analysis
• Carrying out analysis using HPLC, GC and Ion Chromatography
• Using balances and standard laboratory equipment
• Carrying out routine laboratory tasks and basic equipment maintenance
• Recording data and tracking samples using laboratory IT systems
• Performing calculations and ensuring work is completed accurately and within agreed turnaround times
• Working to ISO 17025:2017 and company quality procedures
• Maintaining good housekeeping and high Health & Safety standards

About you:

• Practical laboratory skills or experience working in a laboratory environment
• Good attention to detail, numeracy and computer literacy
• Strong manual dexterity and the ability to follow instructions accurately
• Good judgement and problem-solving skills
• A team-focused approach and good communication skills
• An HNC/HND, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent scientific qualification would be advantageous

Experience within an industrial laboratory and knowledge of ISO 17025 would be useful, but full training will be provided, so these are not essential.

Important Information:

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