Laboratory Technician

Hiring People; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Free parking

Casual dress

Free tea and coffee

Canteen facilities

Staff training and development

Staff parties and social events

Consistent daytime hours

Early finish on Fridays

Job summary

Hiring People is seeking a Laboratory Technician in Sheffield for an 18-month contract. The role involves supporting daily operations in a microbiology lab, ensuring high-quality standards and maintaining accurate records.

The ideal candidate enjoys methodical work within a supportive team, possesses attention to detail, and is organized. The position offers benefits like free parking, early finish Fridays, staff training, and a casual dress policy in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of aseptic techniques would be highly beneficial.
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Performing bioburden testing.
• Preparing media for laboratory use.
• Following aseptic techniques and laboratory procedures.
• Maintaining accurate and legible laboratory records.
• Supporting quality standards and compliance requirements.
• Switching between tasks while maintaining accuracy and focus.

Skills

Methodical

Attention to detail

Reliability

Ability to concentrate

Comfortable in fast-paced environments

Job description

Are you interested in science, microbiology or laboratory testing? Do you enjoy working carefully, methodically and accurately? Would you like to join a friendly, supportive laboratory team where quality and attention to detail are highly valued?

MVS is looking for an intelligent, reliable and friendly Laboratory Technician to join our collaborative, close-knit team in Sheffield on an approximately 18-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys precise, hands‑on work and wants to build their experience within a specialist, quality-focused microbiology business. You'll benefit from consistent working hours, early finish Fridays, free parking, training and development, and a welcoming team environment.

About the Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will support the day‑to‑day running of our microbiology laboratory. You will help carry out essential laboratory tasks, maintain accurate records and ensure work is completed to the highest quality standards.

You will be joining a supportive team where accuracy, care and attention to detail are highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

Your duties will include:

• Performing bioburden testing
• Preparing media for laboratory use
• Following aseptic techniques and laboratory procedures
• Maintaining accurate and legible laboratory records
• Supporting quality standards and compliance requirements
• Working carefully and methodically in a busy laboratory environment
• Switching between tasks while maintaining accuracy and focus

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Methodical, organized and quality‑focused
• Accurate with excellent attention to detail
• Able to concentrate for sustained periods
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Reliable, diligent and professional
• Able to produce clear and legible handwritten records
• Interested in microbiology, science or laboratory work

Knowledge of aseptic techniques would be highly beneficial.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Free parking
• Casual dress / dress‑down policy
• Free tea and coffee
• Canteen facilities
• Break area
• Staff training and development
• Staff parties and social events
• Consistent daytime hours
• Early finish on Fridays
• Supportive, close‑knit team environment

Working Hours

We value consistency and work‑life balance. Your hours will be:

Monday to Thursday: 9:00am to 5:00pm

Friday: 9:00am to 3:00pm

About MVS

MVS has over 80 years of combined technical expertise in the microbiological testing of medical and pharmaceutical products.

We provide specialist test house and consultancy services to clients who rely on our accuracy, competence and commitment to quality. Our team is collaborative, supportive and focused on delivering excellent results.

How to Apply

If you are looking for a rewarding Laboratory Technician role within a specialist microbiology business, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply today.

Once we receive your application, we will send you an email with further instructions.