Laboratory Technician — Quality & Data Focus

Imerys; St. Austell; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave

Life cover and income protection

Private medical insurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the UK Hub Quality team at Par Moor Centre in Par, Cornwall. The role covers testing support across routine methods, data entry in LIMS, and ensuring high-quality results. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent.

You will work under supervision in a structured laboratory, maintaining safety and quality standards, while developing technical laboratory skills for a long-term career with Imerys.

Qualifications

• Good literacy, numeracy and IT skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work effectively within testing deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Team-player mentality with collaborative approach.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out routine laboratory tests and procedures under supervision.
• Supporting testing activities in accordance with approved laboratory methods.
• Accurately entering samples and reporting results using LIMS.
• Ensuring all laboratory data is recorded accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Following approved test methods and standard laboratory procedures.

Skills

Literacy/numeracy/IT

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Communication

Teamwork

Flexible/work adaptation

Education

None stated

Tools

LIMS

Job description

Imerys is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to join the UK Hub Quality team at Par Moor Centre in Par, Cornwall. The role covers testing support across routine methods, data entry in LIMS, and ensuring high-quality results. It is a 12-month fixed-term contract with potential to become permanent.

You will work under supervision in a structured laboratory, maintaining safety and quality standards, while developing technical laboratory skills for a long-term career with Imerys.