Part-Time Laboratory Technician

Kenton Black; Broughton in Furness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment partner to the environmental testing sector is seeking a Part-time Laboratory Technician in Broughton in Furness. This permanent role offers 17.5 hours per week with responsibilities including analyzing water samples and providing training to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have a degree in chemistry and excellent communication skills. Training is provided for the right candidate, making prior laboratory experience desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or equivalent required.
• Prior laboratory experience is highly desirable but not essential.
• Excellent communication and written skills needed.

Responsibilities

• Analysing water samples using analytical techniques like GC-MS and LC-MS.
• Receiving samples and logging them.
• Analysis and investigation of results.
• Provide training to junior staff.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Work according to ISO17025 guidelines.
• Undertake any other reasonable tasks as requested.

Skills

Analytical techniques (GC-MS, LC-MS, etc.)

Communication skills

Education

Degree in chemistry or equivalent

Job description

Part‑time Laboratory Technician

This is a permanent part‑time opportunity paying negotiable salary with added benefits. Total working hours per week is 17.5 hours. Shift pattern – 4 on 4 off. Maximum 5 hours per day.

Kenton Black is a recruitment partner to an environmental testing.

Responsibilities

• Analysing water samples using analytical techniques such as GC‑MS, GC‑QQQ, LC‑QQQ and LC‑MS.
• Receiving samples and logging them.
• Analysis and investigation of results.
• Provide training to junior staff members.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation.
• Work according to ISO17025 guidelines.
• To undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility requested by a senior manager.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or equivalent.
• Full training will be provided so it's not essential to have prior laboratory experience but it's highly desirable.
• Excellent communication and written skills.

If you are interested in this role, please apply now.