Laboratory Technician

Luton Bennett; Trimley St Mary; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established production plant in Felixstowe is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their friendly team. This full-time role involves sample preparation, analysis of products, and the operation of laboratory equipment. Candidates should have hands-on experience in microbiological testing and familiarity with equipment such as autoclaves and HPLC. Offering a competitive salary along with 25 days holiday and a pension plan, this position promises job security and an excellent working environment.

Benefits

25 Days Holiday

Bank Holidays

Pension (Up to ER 10% / 5% EE)

Life Assurance (4x Salary)

Qualifications

• Hands on laboratory experience in microbiological testing.
• Experience with sample preparation and serial dilution techniques.
• Familiarity with autoclaves, balances, and microscopes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis.
• Conduct analysis on finished products and raw materials.
• Report any non-conformances.

Skills

Laboratory experience in microbiological testing

Sample preparation skills

Use of laboratory equipment

HPLC knowledge

Tools

Autoclaves

Balances

Microscopes

HPLC

Job description

Overview

Laboratory Technician – Felixstowe

Salary £34,029 + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension (Up to ER 10% / 5% EE) + Life Assurance (4x Salary)

Monday to Friday 40 Hours per week 08:00 to 16:30

Laboratory Technician required for a well-established production plant based in Felixstowe. You will be joining a friendly team who are part of a successful, international group offer job security and a great working culture.

This role would suit an experienced Laboratory Technician with hands on experience in microbiological testing with practical chemistry-based analysis. You will need experience operating laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, microscopes etc.

Responsibilities

• Sample preparation
• Analysis on finished products and raw materials using approved methods
• Reporting any non-conformances
• Use of autoclaves, balances, microscopes
• HPLC

Candidate Profile / Qualifications

• Hands on laboratory experience in microbiological testing
• Experience with sample preparation and serial dilution techniques, plating and plate reading
• Experience using basic laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, microscopes and exposure to use of higher-level equipment such as HPLC