Precision Balance Technician – Lab Analytics

Als; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive Salary

Shift Allowance

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

ALS in Prescot is seeking a motivated Balance Operator to join our laboratory team. You will mix and blend samples, weigh them accurately, operate weighing and drying equipment, and support analytical inspection in an ISO 17025 lab.

We offer training, 37.5 hour week, with an initial two-week training period Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00, followed by rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 13:30-21:30 with a £3,250 per annum shift allowance. Closing date 17 September 2026.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths required or desirable.
• Previous laboratory experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office packages.

Responsibilities

• Mix and blend samples to ensure complete homogenisation.
• Weigh samples accurately and efficiently.
• Operate and maintain weighing and sample-drying equipment.
• Interpret analytical data accurately.
• Replenish materials and support laboratory processes.
• Maintain a clean, organised Balance Room and work with team members.

Skills

Weighing samples

Balance operation

Equipment maintenance

Data interpretation

Manual dexterity

Quality focus

Education

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

ALS in Prescot is seeking a motivated Balance Operator to join our laboratory team. You will mix and blend samples, weigh them accurately, operate weighing and drying equipment, and support analytical inspection in an ISO 17025 lab.

We offer training, 37.5 hour week, with an initial two-week training period Mon-Fri 07:30-16:00, followed by rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 13:30-21:30 with a £3,250 per annum shift allowance. Closing date 17 September 2026.