Laboratory Technician

LiveLab; Oakham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent laboratory business is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician near Oakham. This on-site role involves operating lab equipment, conducting analyses, and ensuring safety standards. Ideal candidates possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. The position is entry-level and available as full or part-time.

Qualifications

• A level in Chemistry or Maths is desirable.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and laboratory skills.
• Strong quality control and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
• Happy to work on your own for periods of time.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment for BMP measurement.
• Perform quality control tests and laboratory analyses.
• Adhere to safety and procedural standards.
• Handle digestate from AD customers in lab tests.
• Collect digestate from AD plants for testing.
• Represent the business at exhibitions occasionally.

Skills

Laboratory equipment proficiency

Quality control

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Time management skills

Communication

Teamwork

Microsoft Excel proficiency

Education

A level in Chemistry or Maths

Job description

LiveLab, an independent laboratory business established in 2006, provides analytical services to the agricultural, Environmental and related industries. Based near Oakham, LiveLab has grown substantially from its modest beginnings to serve a diverse range of major customers and multinational clients across the UK, Europe and further afield. We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality analysis, contributing to the success and sustainability of our clients whilst maintaining a small, friendly family business atmosphere. This is a truly special place to work.

Role Description

This is a full OR part time, on-site role for a Laboratory Technician based near Oakham in Rutland. The Laboratory Technician will be responsible for operating and maintaining laboratory equipment for measurement of Biomethane potential (BMP) in our satellite BMP lab, performing quality control tests, conducting various related laboratory analyses, and adhering to safety and procedural standards. Daily tasks will include sample preparation, data recording, and collaborating with team members to ensure accurate and efficient lab operations.

The role includes handling digestate from Anaerobic Digestion (AD) customers and testing proposed new feedstocks in a lab environment to assess suitability and economic value of the feed in the real world AD marketplace. The role also includes collecting digestate from nearby AD plants for use in the tests. We operate a growing number of instruments and are the UKs 2nd largest provider in this area.

The role can also include occasionally representing the business at various exhibitions around the UK.

Once we have extended our main laboratory, this role will be brought back into

The candidate

Will be hands on, motivated and have an interest in renewable energy and will not be afraid of getting their hands dirty. You will have an extremely fine eye for detail and procedure, will enjoy carefully analysing large quantities of data, and will look forward to taking ownership of some of our highest value work.

Qualifications

• A level in Chemistry or Maths is desirable.
• Proficiency with laboratory equipment and laboratory skills
• Strong quality control and analytical skills
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Happy to work on your own for periods of time.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at LiveLab by 2x