Laboratory Technician I

Vrieservice; Fawley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A temporary staffing organization is seeking a skilled Laboratory Technician for a full-time position in Fawley. You will assist in routine and non-routine laboratory analyses and ensure accurate data generation according to standard operating procedures. The ideal candidate holds a Polytechnic degree in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering, is computer literate, and has experience in quality control and environmental analysis. This role requires a commitment of 37.5 hours per week and offers opportunities for contract extension.

Qualifications

• Graduate with relevant engineering background.
• Computer-literate and familiar with lab procedures.
• Experienced in quality control and environmental analysis.

Responsibilities

• Assist lab supervisors in routine and non-routine analyses.
• Ensure accurate data generation adhering to SOPs.
• Perform environmental analysis of plant effluent streams.

Skills

Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering background

Computer literacy

Experience in quality control systems

Knowledge in environmental water analysis

Specialised knowledge in GC-MS

Calibration and maintenance

Education

Polytechnic graduate

Job description

Position

We are currently recruiting for a full‑time Laboratory Technician. This is a full‑time position working on‑site in Fawley. This is a temporary on‑going contract. A DBS check and a drug and alcohol test will be required.

Main Functions

Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in‑process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Utilise analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Position will receive direction and support.

Skills and Qualifications

Polytechnic graduate with a background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering. Computer‑literate. Preferable experience in quality control systems.

Scope of Work

The Environmental Technician carries out daily routine environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and performs environmental analysis in response to company incidents. Plant monitoring analysis includes metals by AA method, MBG testing and other titration analysis. This is a full‑time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of contract extension.

Perform routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and process samples for the purpose of quality assurance and control.

Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

Knowledge and experience in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.

Specialised knowledge in GC‑MS, AA testing, calibration and maintenance is highly desirable.