Laboratory Technician

JAM Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a team in Cumbria on a 12-month contract. The role entails supporting laboratory operations, ensuring timely and accurate analytical results in compliance with strict safety and quality standards. Ideal candidates will have science GCSEs and the ability to work effectively in a team. This position offers a pay rate between £19.46 and £20.64 per hour, inside IR35, and requires BPSS clearance.

Qualifications

• Science GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent) required.
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail needed.
• Awareness of conventional and radiological safety is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist in delivering assigned programmes for accurate analytical results.
• Work in compliance with laboratory quality management systems.
• Follow safety processes and procedures at all times.
• Support the analytical team for consistent service delivery.
• Assist with waste management of samples and consumables.
• Perform routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance activities.

Skills

Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail

Ability to work effectively as part of a team

IT literate

Awareness of conventional and radiological safety

Education

Science GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent)

Job description

Laboratory Technician (Contract)

Location: Cumbria (onsite 5 days a week)
Contract Length: 12 months
Rate: £19.46 - £20.64 per hour (Umbrella)
IR35 Status: Inside IR35
Clearance Required: BPSS
Notice Period: 1 month

The Role

We are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join an analytical team, supporting the delivery of an efficient and high-quality analytical service. This is an agency-based position, working in line with strict safety, quality, and environmental standards.

The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations, ensuring analytical results are delivered to time and quality expectations while maintaining compliance with all relevant procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the delivery of assigned programmes of work to support timely and accurate analytical results
• Work in compliance with laboratory quality management systems to support accreditation
• Follow processes and procedures to ensure safe working practices at all times
• Support the analytical team to deliver a consistent and efficient service
• Assist with the waste management of samples and consumables
• Carry out routine laboratory cleaning and maintenance activities
• Take responsibility for personal development and ongoing learning
• Ensure compliance with legislation, policies, and procedures
• Promote efficient operational practices to minimise financial and material waste

Essential Experience & Skills

• Science GCSEs at grades A-C (or equivalent)
• Good organisational skills with strong attention to detail
• Awareness of conventional and radiological safety
• IT literate
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Desirable

• Previous experience in an analytical chemistry or laboratory environment

Additional Information

This role is well suited to candidates looking to develop or build on laboratory experience within a regulated and safety-critical environment.