Laboratory Technician - Grade 4

ZipRecruiter; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their Microbiology Team. In this role, you will provide essential hands-on support for laboratory operations, ensuring compliance with quality standards and safety protocols. Your responsibilities will include maintaining laboratory equipment, recording and analyzing data, and assisting in various testing activities. If you are passionate about science and eager to contribute to innovative projects while enhancing your career, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a dynamic team where your skills will make a significant impact.

Qualifications

• Hands-on assistance in laboratory operations and experiments.
• Experience in maintaining equipment and recording data accurately.

Responsibilities

• Work safely in a laboratory, following quality procedures.
• Prepare and perform laboratory tasks using specified methodologies.

Skills

Laboratory Operations

Data Recording

Equipment Maintenance

Scientific Techniques

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant Industry Experience

Academic Experience

Tools

Laboratory Information Management Systems

Calibration Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Laboratory Technician - Grade 4 (Microbiology Team)

Title: Laboratory Technician - Grade 4

Location: Wokingham

Start Date: ASAP

End Date: 31st January 2026

Pay Rate: £13.30 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week, 9am - 5pm, Thursday - Monday

Qualifications:

You provide hands-on assistance to support the operation and goals of the laboratory by supporting experiments and projects under technical guidance.

What you will bring:

• A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
• Working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members
• Maintaining equipment to ensure they are always operable
• Applying your technical understanding of equipment to support laboratory operations
• Recording and reporting data and activity outcomes accurately
• Working in laboratories
• Relevant industry and/or academic experience

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities

• Work safely in a laboratory, maintaining excellent housekeeping whilst following appropriate safety, environment and risk management systems.
• Follow quality procedures to meet the requirements of quality standards relevant to the workplace.
• Prepare for laboratory tasks using the appropriate scientific techniques, procedures and methods.
• Perform laboratory tasks following specified methodologies, such as Standard Operating Procedures.
• Use specified instrumentation and laboratory equipment, including calibration where required.
• Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work undertaken and results.
• Analyse, interpret, and evaluate data and identify results requiring further investigation, seeking advice from senior colleagues as appropriate.
• Communicate scientific information appropriately, including the use of Laboratory Information Management systems, either digital or paper-based.
• Apply scientific techniques for data presentation, e.g., statistics.
• Recognise problems and apply appropriate scientific methods to identify causes and achieve solutions.
• Participate in continuous business performance improvement.
• Support the Testing Team with activities such as plate counting, data recording, results entry, IMS (photography of samples), cleaning and disinfectant activities, and other activities to ensure testing is initiated within agreed timelines and delivered to client requirements.

How you will contribute:

You will provide hands-on assistance to support the operation and goals of the laboratory by supporting experiments and applying your understanding under technical guidance. You will support analyses, prepare and maintain standard equipment and chemicals, ensure compliance with standards, and report data accurately. Maintaining a clean, safe environment and proficiency in software are essential for success.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.