Laboratory Technician

Polytec Personnel Ltd; Milton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician for a temporary role in Cambridge. The successful candidate will conduct hands-on laboratory tests and maintain high-quality standards. Responsibilities include assembling test rigs, performing standard analyses, and ensuring a compliant lab environment. Ideal applicants will have previous lab experience and strong practical skills. The role offers flexible hours and a pay rate based on experience, with a maximum of 25 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory, test house, or production QA environment.
• Strong practical skills to carry out hands-on laboratory procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Assemble laboratory test rigs and conduct testing procedures.
• Perform standard laboratory tasks such as viscosity measurements.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and compliant laboratory environment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Practical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Location: Cambridge (CB4) Duration: Temporary, lasting around 2 weeks Hours: 20 - 25 hours per week, ideally 4 -5 hours per day across 5 days a week (exact hours can be flexible) Salary: £18.80 - £28.20 per hour dependent on experience Job Reference: 35897

Polytec are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our Cambridge based client. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with previous laboratory or test-house experience who enjoys practical work, problem-solving, and maintaining high-quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assembling laboratory test rigs, conducting testing procedures, and subsequently disassembling and cleaning the equipment
• Performing standard laboratory tasks such as viscosity measurements, weighing samples, and other routine analyses
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and correctly using the appropriate PPE
• Following all training and safety protocols, including taking regular breaks as advised
• Maintaining a clean, organised, and compliant laboratory environment

Requirements

• Previous experience in a laboratory, test house, or production QA environment is essential
• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work with minimal supervision
• Strong practical skills and the ability to carry out hands-on laboratory procedures in a careful, methodical, and safe manner
• Excellent attention to detail and strong teamwork capabilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills

Please contact us as soon as possible for more details or apply below