Laboratory Technician

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Southampton seeks a Laboratory Technician for a full-time, twelve-month assignment, based at our Fawley site. The role involves routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams, responding to incidents, and ensuring data integrity in line with SOPs.

You'll perform metals analysis by AA, MBG testing, titration, and wet chemistry checks on product and process samples for QA. The ideal candidate has precise, structured working habits and can defend results under

Qualifications

• Solid laboratory know-how and a detail-driven approach to testing and recording.
• Experience working with environmental and/or water-related analysis (knowledge in this area is highly desirable).
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as GC-MS and AA testing, including calibration and maintenance (specialised knowledge is highly desirable).
• Confidence handling routine laboratory workflows while also responding to non-routine requests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams, plus analysis in response to incidents.
• Support plant monitoring using methods including metals analysis by AA, MBG testing, and titration-based analysis.
• Perform routine and non-routine wet chemistry testing on product and process samples for quality assurance and control.
• Prepare samples, ensure accurate data generation, and maintain complete records in line with standard operating procedures.
• Help keep lab activities running smoothly through careful attention to process and documentation.

Skills

Lab testing

Environmental analysis

Data recording

Waste/QA documentation

Attention to detail

Tools

GC-MS

AA testing

Job description

This Laboratory Technician post in Southampton is a full-time temporary assignment for twelve months, possibly extended, working Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours weekly, with pay between £35,300 and £43,600 annually. Based at Fawley, the holder performs routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and responds to incidents. Duties cover metals determination by AA, MBG testing, and titration, alongside wet chemistry checks on product and process samples for quality assurance. Candidates need precision, structured habits, and the ability to defend results under scrutiny. Suited to someone who values dependable testing within a busy industrial setting. Laboratory Technician Location: Fawley - SO45 1TX Hours: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours per week Salary: £35,300 - £43,600 Join Our Client as a Laboratory Technician in a hands-on, quality-focused role at a busy industrial site. If you enjoy accurate testing, structured working, and making sure results stand up to scrutiny, this could be a great fit. This is a full-time temporary assignment for 12 months , with the possibility of extension.

What you''ll be doing:

• Carry out daily routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams, plus analysis in response to incidents
• Support plant monitoring using methods including metals analysis by AA , MBG testing , and titration-based analysis
• Perform routine and non-routine wet chemistry testing on product and process samples for quality assurance and control
• Prepare samples, ensure accurate data generation , and maintain complete records in line with standard operating procedures
• Help keep lab activities running smoothly through careful attention to process and documentation

What you''ll bring:

• Solid laboratory know-how and a detail-driven approach to testing and recording
• Experience working with environmental and/or water-related analysis (knowledge in this area is highly desirable)
• Familiarity with laboratory techniques such as GC-MS and AA testing , including calibration and maintenance (specialised knowledge is highly desirable)
• Confidence handling routine laboratory workflows while also responding to non-routine requests

If you''re ready to bring your lab expertise to a role where accuracy truly matters, and take the next step with Our Client in Southampton.