Laboratory Technician — Quality Testing & Shift Allowance

alsglobal; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary

Shift allowance

Private healthcare

Discretionary annual bonus

Life assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

6% employer pension

Free parking

Fully subsidised staff canteen

Job summary

ALS is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Prescot team. You will perform routine and non-routine lab tests, prepare samples, and support quality control within ISO 17025-compliant processes.

Key requirements include practical lab experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with LIMS and lab IT systems. Rotating shifts with a weekly training period are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Good practical laboratory experience and meticulous attention to detail.
• Familiarity with laboratory IT systems and ISO 17025 standards.
• Ability to record results accurately and maintain traceability.
• Experience with high-quality chemical analysis preferred, esp. minerals/metals.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine and non-routine laboratory testing and sample prep.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment; report faults.
• Record results accurately and ensure traceability.
• Follow SOPs and health & safety requirements; uphold quality standards.
• Collaborate with colleagues and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Lab testing

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Laboratory IT systems

LIMS experience

ISO 17025 knowledge

Technical communication

Education

Level 3 science apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Applied Chemistry

Tools

LIMS

Job description

ALS is seeking a motivated Laboratory Technician to join our Prescot team. You will perform routine and non-routine lab tests, prepare samples, and support quality control within ISO 17025-compliant processes.

Key requirements include practical lab experience, attention to detail, and familiarity with LIMS and lab IT systems. Rotating shifts with a weekly training period are offered, along with a comprehensive benefits package.