Laboratory Technician I

Manpower UK Limited; Hythe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a full-time Laboratory Technician to perform routine and non-routine laboratory analysis on product and in-process samples. The ideal candidate will hold a Polytechnic degree in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering, be computer literate, and have experience in quality control systems. The position is on-site in Fawley and requires a DBS check and a drug and alcohol test. This is a temporary ongoing contract.

Qualifications

• Must have a Polytechnic background in Chemical, Process, or Technical Engineering.
• Computer literate and familiar with quality control systems.
• Knowledge in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support lab supervisors/chemists with routine and non-routine laboratory analysis.
• Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment.
• Prepare samples and maintain accurate data records.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Quality control systems

Calibrating test equipment

Environmental water analysis

GC-MS

Education

Polytechnic degree in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full time Laboratory Technician. This is 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 the 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.

• 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.