Microscopy Technician

TN United Kingdom; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will support the Microscopy Area Supervisor by conducting essential analytical tests and ensuring quality control standards are met. Your contributions will help maintain laboratory accreditation and enhance operational efficiency. This position offers a unique opportunity to grow your career in a supportive environment that values health and safety, diversity, and continuous learning. If you have a keen interest in science and laboratory work, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Retail Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye Care Vouchers

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Experience in laboratory settings, particularly with microscopy techniques.
• Ability to work independently while managing workloads efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical tests and report results to customers.
• Perform instrument checks, calibration, and quality control monitoring.
• Document new analytical test methods and adhere to safety guidelines.

Skills

Laboratory/Microscopy experience

MS Office

Attention to detail

LIMS familiarity

Education

5 GCSEs Grade C or above

NVQ Level 3

A-levels or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Technician (Microscopy)

Hours of Work

37.5 hours a week - Monday to Friday

Introduction

Are you passionate about science? Consider starting your career as a Laboratory Technician at Imerys.

Why Work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every team member matters. We prioritize health and safety, foster diversity and inclusion, and support continuous learning, improvement, and innovation. We aim to help our employees reach their full potential through various career and development opportunities.

Job Role

As a Laboratory Technician, you will support the Microscopy Area Supervisor by conducting analytical test methods and reporting results to customers. Your responsibilities include:

1. Performing daily and weekly instrument checks, calibration, quality control monitoring, and proving method competency.
2. Identifying instrument performance issues, consulting with management to resolve them, and reporting non-conformities.
3. Contributing to laboratory accreditation standards such as ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
4. Conducting experiments following the Laboratory Manager's programme.
5. Adhering to health and safety guidelines, reporting unsafe conditions, and managing chemical storage safely.
6. Managing your workload, collaborating with colleagues and the Microscopy Laboratory Manager, and maintaining turnaround times.
7. Documenting new analytical test methods.

Benefits

• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Company Sick Pay
• Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Retail Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Wellbeing Support

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye Care Vouchers
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Candidate Requirements

Ideal candidates will:

• Manage their workload independently and collaborate effectively.
• Possess Lab/Microscopy experience.
• Have at least 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, NVQ Level 3, A-levels, or equivalent.
• Be capable of working safely with laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Have basic skills in MS Office or Google Docs/Sheets.
• Pay attention to detail and be familiar with LIMS.

Additional Information

We aim to make our application process accessible to all. If you require an alternative application method, please contact us at 01952 281924.