Laboratory Technician

Fresenius Medical Care North America; Sutton-in-Ashfield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading provider of dialysis services as a Laboratory Technician in a dynamic Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory. This entry-level role involves preparing samples, maintaining equipment, and ensuring high standards in a supportive team environment. Fresenius Medical Care offers excellent rewards and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Company Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday)

Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan

Long Service Vouchers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Health and Wellbeing hub access

Blue Light card for discounts

Qualifications

• Looking to start a career in a Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing laboratory samples for testing.
• Follow SOPs to ensure accuracy.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment with guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

A-level education

Job description

Laboratory Technician

We are currently recruiting for a highly motivated and detail-oriented individual to join our busy Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory as a Laboratory Technician. This entry-level position is ideal for someone passionate about science.

The Laboratory currently processes samples for our Production department and our Clinic network, these include testing of Dialysis concentrates, Raw materials and water samples.

The hours of work will be 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday, working rotating shifts patterns of, 06:30 – 14:30 and 08:00 – 16:00. This role will be based at our head office in Huthwaite, Nottinghamshire.

What does the role involve?

• Assist in the preparation and handling of laboratory samples for the water purification plant.
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment under the guidance of senior technicians.
• Report any equipment malfunctions promptly.
• Participate in quality control procedures to maintain high standards.
• Contribute to maintaining a clean and organized laboratory environment.
• Monitor and manage inventory of supplies.

About you

• You will be looking to start your journey within a Chemistry and Microbiology Laboratory team.
• Have a strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• You will have the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Basic knowledge of laboratory safety protocols.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Educated to A-level standard.

What can we offer you?

Here at Fresenius Medical Care, we value the contribution of our people and ensure that we offer industry-leading rewards and progression.

We offer a wealth of other fantastic benefits listed below:

• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Assurance
• 33 Days Holiday (inclusive of 8 days bank holiday) increasing with service
• Health Shield - Company paid health cash plan
• Long Service Vouchers
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• bhsf RISE - our Health and Wellbeing hub 24/7 access to GP's and Counsellors
• Blue Light card – providing thousands of amazing discounts online and on the high street

W ho is Fresenius Medical Care?

We are the leading provider of dialysis services to the NHS, operating 52 partnership dialysis units that together provide regular dialysis treatment to over 3,800 NHS patients in the UK. We are part of a global company treating over 344,000 patients worldwide across over 4,000 clinics.

We also operate 44 production sites on all continents to provide dialysis products such as dialysis machines, dialysers and related disposables. 1 in every 2 of all dialysis machines used around the globe are manufactured by Fresenius Medical Care and we are the 3rd largest medical devices company in the world.

Laboratory Technician posts will be subject to a Basic DBS Disclosure

Fresenius Medical Care is an equal opportunities employer