Laboratory Test Technician — QC, Training & Growth

Vibe Recruit; Witney; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Vibe Recruit is assisting a leading specialist equipment manufacturer with the recruitment of a Laboratory Assistant/Technician. The role is based at the UK HQ/manufacturing facility in Oxfordshire, offering training and career development.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory testing to quality standards, assisting in QC, and liaising with customers regarding analysis reports. Opportunities exist to visit customers alongside colleagues from other departments.

Qualifications

• A-Level or equivalent in Chemistry/Science.
• Scientific aptitude and problem solving.
• Good organisation and communication skills.
• Motivation and ability to work under own initiative.
• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Commitment to personal development.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory testing according to internal procedures and quality standards.
• Identify particle contamination via patch testing, microscopy and particle counting equipment.
• Measure water content using a Karl Fischer titrator.
• Assess fluid aging properties using TAN and MPC analysis techniques.
• Assist in quality control of manufactured products via cleanliness testing.
• Handle relevant laboratory administration and liaise with customers regarding analysis reports.

Skills

Scientific aptitude

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Initiative

IT skills (Excel/Word/Outlook)

Commitment to personal development

Education

A-Level in Chemistry/Science

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

Patch testing

Microscopy

Particle counting equipment

Karl Fischer titrator

TAN and MPC analysis techniques

Job description

Vibe Recruit is assisting a leading specialist equipment manufacturer with the recruitment of a Laboratory Assistant/Technician. The role is based at the UK HQ/manufacturing facility in Oxfordshire, offering training and career development.

Responsibilities include performing laboratory testing to quality standards, assisting in QC, and liaising with customers regarding analysis reports. Opportunities exist to visit customers alongside colleagues from other departments.