Laboratory Technician - Environmental Fate

LiCa Scientific Ltd; Brixham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a Laboratory Technician to join their Environmental Fate team. This full-time, permanent role offers a strong package and relocation assistance, allowing you to make a tangible impact in environmental science. You'll be part of a collaborative team, supporting environmental fate studies, managing chemical inventories, and operating laboratory equipment. With opportunities for career progression and professional development, this role is perfect for those eager to advance their skills in a meaningful way. If you have a positive attitude and a passion for environmental science, this could be the next step in your career.

Benefits

Relocation assistance

Training in laboratory operations

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience with HPLC and radiochemical detection techniques.
• Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain chemical inventories and operate laboratory equipment.
• Assist in developing methods for environmental fate studies.

Skills

HPLC

Radiochemical detection techniques

Sample preparation for environmental matrices

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Education

BSc or relevant experience

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

Laboratory Technician - Environmental Fate

Devon, South West England

Competitive salary details on application

Full-Time permanent role, strong package, relocation assistance

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their Environmental Fate team in Devon, South West England. They provide high quality marine and freshwater ecotoxicology, environmental fate and analytical chemistry services to the global pharmaceutical, agrochemical and wider industries. Water quality is a subject close to the hearts of many, and will mean you work in a role with a tangible impact on the world around you.

What you’ll do:

In this role, you will work as part of an experienced team to support environmental fate studies. This will involve maintaining chemical inventories, following standard operating procedures (SOP’s), operation of laboratory equipment including calibration and preventative maintenance.

Initially, you will receive supervision as you learn to manage your work priorities, eventually taking on more responsibility and working independently. Over time, you will contribute to method development and the preparation of samples for analysis.

1. Maintain chemical inventories and liaise with suppliers as needed.
2. Follow SOPs and maintain accurate, up-to-date records.
3. Operate and calibrate laboratory equipment, including preventive maintenance and troubleshooting.
4. Support a positive culture of safety and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
5. Deliver high-quality results on time, working flexibly with team members to adapt to changing priorities.
6. Assist in developing methods for environmental fate & physical chemistry studies.
7. Author analytical method protocols, SOPs, and reports.

Your background and skills:

Positive, can-do attitude with a desire to learn new skills.

Experience with HPLC, radiochemical detection techniques, and sample preparation for environmental matrices. Strong computer, scientific, and organizational skills.

BSc or relevant experience.

Significant opportunity for career progression and professional development.

Training in laboratory operations, sample preparation, and quality systems.

Gain expertise in Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) and the use of laboratory instrumentation.

Collaborative team environment with a focus on individual growth and scientific advancement.

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on impactful, real-world projects in environmental science. If you have method development and analytical chemistry expertise and are ready for a new challenge this role could be the next step in your career and make a difference in the field of environmental science.