Laboratory Technician

SGS; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading testing and inspection company is seeking a Laboratory Technician for their Middlesbrough location. Responsibilities include preparing and testing samples, recording results in a lab IT system, and ensuring quality control. The ideal candidate will have GCSEs in Science, Maths, and English, and possess strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to work independently. Benefits include a performance-related bonus, private medical cover, and generous annual leave. Flexibility and good communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Private medical cover

Generous annual leave allowance

Retailer discounts

Discounted gym membership

Qualifications

• Organised and able to prioritise work.
• Flexible and calm under pressure.
• Experience working in a lab (especially a UKAS-accredited one) is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare solid and liquid samples using lab tools and chemicals.
• Test samples using standard methods to meet customer requirements.
• Record results in our lab IT system (LIMS).
• Ensure samples are completed on time.

Skills

Interest in science and analytical chemistry

Good communication skills written and spoken

Excellent attention to detail

Good computer skills

Able to work independently

Education

GCSEs in Science, Maths and English (grades AC or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Position: Laboratory Technician

Type: Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week Monday‑Friday

Location: Middlesbrough, UK

What You’ll Be Doing

• Prepare solid and liquid samples using lab tools and chemicals.
• Test samples using standard methods to meet customer requirements.
• Record results in our lab IT system (LIMS).
• Ensure samples are completed on time to keep customers happy.
• Follow quality control steps and help fix any issues if tests go wrong.
• Help with training and keep training records up to date.
• Report equipment issues quickly so they can be fixed.
• Support continuous improvement by following our quality systems.
• Prepare and send sample kits to clients when needed.

Qualifications: What You’ll Need

• Interest in science and analytical chemistry.
• Organised and able to prioritise work.
• Good communication skills written and spoken.
• Flexible and calm under pressure.
• Able to work independently and reliably.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, able to accurately measure and weigh samples.
• GCSEs in Science, Maths and English (grades AC or equivalent).

Nice to Have

• Experience working in a lab (especially a UKAS‑accredited one).
• Experience in petrochemical or environmental testing services.

Benefits

• Performance‑related bonus (discretionary).
• Private medical cover.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Generous annual leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays.
• Retailer discounts.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay.
• Length of service awards.
• Christmas vouchers.
• Health & wellbeing initiatives.
• One additional day off for your birthday.
• Discounted gym membership.

Equal Opportunity Employer

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

Application

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