Laboratory Technician

PE Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is seeking a Lab Technician for a temp to perm role in a leading multinational Food Manufacturing client located in Reading. This position involves administering samples, maintaining records, and ensuring the integrity of analytical data. Suitable candidates will possess a degree in Chemistry, with both fresh graduates and experienced lab professionals encouraged to apply. The role offers opportunities for career advancement and requires strong organizational and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry required.
• Fresh graduates or candidates with lab experience welcome.
• Ability to work independently and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer samples for scientific analysis and maintain records.
• Provide high-quality customer service and timely results.
• Conduct experiments and assist with routine checks.

Skills

Organizational skills

Software competency

Communication skills

Accountability

Flexibility

Adaptability

Education

Degree in Chemistry

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PE Global are currently recruiting for a Lab Technician for a 'temp to perm' role with a leading multinational Food Manufacturing client based in Reading.

You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients. This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

Job Responsibilities

• Under the guidance of senior team members, work independently and collaboratively to support the operation and goals of the laboratory.
• Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organization of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data, and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform basic routine pharmacopoeia analysis using aseptic technique under supervision.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Competently use generic and specific software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.
• Provide training in routine activities.
• Perform lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Conduct experiments, complete assigned projects, or offer functional services under supervision.
• Assess data for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary.
• Assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports.
• Act as a technological resource in your technical area.
• Efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, and allocating samples for analysis.
• Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.
• Input results and liaise with clients.
• Demonstrate high-quality customer service by ensuring work is done on time, analytical data reliability, and accurate and timely provision of results.
• Assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure the supply of the most current versions to analysts.

Requirements

• Please note that the plan is for these positions to become permanent after 6 months, and our client is unable to sponsor workers once the current visa ends. Therefore, all candidates must hold a British passport or have settled status in the UK.
• The ideal candidate will have a degree in Chemistry, they can be a fresh grad or have some experience of working in a lab and wet chemistry.
• Desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.
• Experience working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members.
• Organizational skills.
• Competency in using relevant software applications.
• Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility, and adaptability.
• Good written and verbal communication skills. Demonstrated ability create a motivational environment, driving good health and safety culture.

Interested candidates should submit an updated CV.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Contract

Job function

• Job function

  Analyst

• Industries

  Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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