Laboratory Technician - Microbiology & Chemistry

Tandem Personnel; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join a client's team in Felixstowe on a full-time, permanent basis. The successful candidate will conduct analytical tests on raw materials and finished products, ensuring adherence to quality and safety standards. Applicants must possess hands-on experience in microbiological testing and a strong understanding of sample preparation techniques. This position offers a competitive salary of approximately £34K per annum, along with 25 days of holiday and a pension.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience in microbiological testing in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong experience with sample preparation, serial dilutions, plating, and plate reading.
• Practical chemistry-based laboratory experience.

Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological and chemical testing on raw materials and finished products.
• Accurate recording and timely reporting of analytical results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in line with SOPs and GMP standards.

Skills

Mic microbiological testing

Sample preparation

Attention to detail

Chemistry-based analysis

Education

Practical laboratory experience

Tools

HPLC

Autoclaves

Balances

Microscopes

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a Laboratory Technician to join our client's team on a permanent, full-time basis in Felixstowe. The role will involve carrying out analytical testing on raw materials and finished products. Ensuring the quality of the product range is controlled, maintained and appropriate documentation is updated, guaranteeing internal and external audit requirements. This role suits a candidate with strong practical laboratory experience, particularly in microbiological testing and chemistry-based analysis, who is detail-focused and comfortable working to strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out microbiological and chemical testing on raw materials and finished products
• Sample preparation including serial dilutions, plating, incubation, and plate reading
• Accurate recording and timely reporting of analytical results
• Immediate escalation of out-of-specification results and non-conformances
• Maintain aseptic techniques and contamination / cross-contamination controls
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment in line with SOPs and GMP standards

Applicants must have

• Proven hands-on experience in microbiological testing in a manufacturing environment
• Strong experience with sample preparation, serial dilutions, plating, and plate reading
• Practical chemistry-based laboratory experience
• Good knowledge of aseptic techniques
• Experience using laboratory equipment such as autoclaves, balances, and microscopes
• Exposure to HPLC or similar analytical instrumentation
• Excellent attention to detail for reporting and result verification

Salary/Benefits

• Competitive pay c£34K p/a
• Full-time hours, 8am - 4.30pm, Monday to Friday
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays and Pension

If you're looking to build your career in a quality-driven environment, this is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team within a global leading organisation