Laboratory Technician

Eurofins; London Borough of Hounslow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan & EAP

Perkbox benefits

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Eurofins Forensic Services is recruiting a Laboratory Technician for its Feltham site. You will handle day-to-day submissions, maintain chain of custody, and assist analysts with sample analysis while adhering to safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong attention to detail, good interpersonal skills, and the ability to manage a flexible workload in a busy laboratory setting. Training and a clear progression path are available.

Qualifications

• Educated to A/Levels or equivalent.
• Computer literate with good typing speed and accuracy.
• Demonstration of good interpersonal and team playing skills.

Responsibilities

• Open samples daily and log them in via LIMS.
• Maintain chain of custody and ensure paperwork accuracy.
• Prepare and store samples, dispose of materials properly.
• Assist analysts with sample preparation and instrument readiness.
• Scan and file documents and keep the accessioning area tidy.
• Support administration tasks and meet KPI targets.
• Participate in Quality and Safety tasks.

Skills

Aptitude for accuracy

Interpersonal skills

Team player

Computer literacy

Typing speed

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Flexible workload

Manual handling

Education

A/Levels or equivalent

Job description

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) is the largest forensic service provider in the UK and Europe.We are part of Eurofins Scientific, which is an international life sciences company,providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on and forensics. Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France, to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of approximately 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.2 billion and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Forensic Services (EFS) laboratories are amongst the most advanced analytical facilities in Europe, enabling the company to offer a complete and comprehensive range of independent and innovative forensic testing solutions to police forces, legal and criminal justice organisations throughout the UK and Europe.

We are currently recruiting for Laboratory Technician to join our fantastic team at our site based in Feltham. If you are passionate about a rewarding career in Forensic testing and want to use your expertise to its full potential, then this is a great opportunity to join a well-established and successful market leading company with over 30 years’ experience in providing Forensic Services to the Police forces of England and Wales, as well as other commercial organisations and public sector bodies.

This is a truly exciting time to begin or continue your career with our first-class business. As a Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for the day-to-day submissions in the lab and maintaining chain of custody whilst carrying out tasks around the lab to assist the analysts to complete analysis of samples.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Open samples we receive on a daily basis
• Log in samples through data entry onto our Laboratory Information Management System
• Maintain chain of custody
• Checking paperwork and sample integrity
• Sample storage management
• Sample disposal
• Scan and file documents and paperwork
• Keep accessioning area tidy
• Laboratory housekeeping and consumables replenishment
• Signing and sorting deliveries
• Witnessing (where required)
• De-capping and assisting aliquoting
• Pipette and balance calibrations
• Organising services of instruments and consumables
• Chasing and goods receipting orders
• Preparation of mobile phases and solutions
• Any other laboratory based task assigned (taking into account the individual’s professional experience/knowledge and skills).
• Any other administrative task assigned (taking into account the individual’s professional experience/knowledge and skills).
• Provide support to the team, for example assisting the administration team when required.
• Achieving key performance indicator targets (individually and as part of a team)
• Participate in Quality and Safety tasks

Laboratory protection (safety glasses, lab coat and disposable gloves) must be worn at all times.

• Educated to A/Levels or equivalent
• Computer literate
• Good computer skills including typing speed and accuracy

• Demonstration of good interpersonal and team playing skills

• Excellent attention to detail for effective data input

• Ability to handle a flexible workloadDemonstrate a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material
• Proactive worker with an enthusiastic attitude to work
• Some lifting will be involved

Person Specification

• Full commitment to and demonstration of upholding EFS values, Customer Focus, Quality, Competence & Team Spirit and Integrity. Good attention to detail, well organised, innovative.
• Quick and Accurate
• Good interpersonal and team playing skills
• Demonstration of good communications skills, both verbal and written
• Ability to cope under pressure, multitask and work to deadlines
• Strong team player
• Demonstrate a high level of confidentiality when dealing with sensitive material
• Proactive worker with an enthusiastic attitude to work

Important Information

Due to the sensitive nature of our work, this role will require the successful candidate to achieve NPPV3 + Security Clearance (SC). To be eligible, you must have 5 years’ continuous UK residency.

As part of the vetting process, you’ll be asked to provide information about your background, including your employment and address history, financial circumstances and details of close family or partners. These checks are carried out to ensure individuals accessing police data, systems and sites are trustworthy and suitable for the role.

Factors such as criminal convictions, financial difficulties or associations that may pose a risk could affect your ability to gain clearance. However, each application is assessed on an individual basis, and honesty throughout the process is essential.

Please note:

• Vetting is carried out by an external police vetting service
• Drug and alcohol testing may be required before you start and during your employment
• Ongoing employment is subject to maintaining the required level of clearance

Further information on the NPPV3 + SC vetting clearance process can be found here.

What We Offer

We offer a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays (rising to 30 days with length of service)
• Company pension scheme with up to 6% employer contribution
• Life assurance (3x salary)
• Health Cash Plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced family leave and sick pay
• Perkbox benefits, discounts and wellbeing support
• Cycle to Work scheme, tech scheme & volunteering days
• Holiday trading (buy/sell) scheme
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Free on-site parking (site dependant)