Quality Control Laboratory Technician

Acorn by Synergie; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in the UK is seeking a Quality Control Laboratory Technician for a 3-month fixed-term contract in Tenbury Wells. The ideal candidate will have excellent attention to detail and some experience in laboratory or manufacturing environments. Key responsibilities include analyzing samples, maintaining safety standards, and monitoring lab instruments. Competitive pay starting at £12.60 per hour, moving to £13.49 on shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory or manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong analytical skills to assess samples.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and report findings.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples using chemical and physical-chemical techniques.
• Maintain safety and hygiene standards in the laboratory.
• Monitor the operational status of laboratory instruments.

Skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Drive and determination

Education

A-levels in science or a degree in a related subject

Job description

Overview

Quality Control Laboratory Technician — Tenbury Wells

Salary: £12.60 per hour (moving to £13.49 on rotating shifts) | Hours: 8am-4pm initially, moving to 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm | Days: Monday - Friday | Term: 3-Month Fixed Term

Introduction

Acorn by Synergie is recruiting for a Quality Control Laboratory Technician on a 3-month fixed-term contract at a site in Tenbury Wells. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual experienced in laboratory or manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples normally dealt with by the Laboratory, including internal checks and analysis of standards.
• Decide the appropriate procedure for given analyses using chemical and physical-chemical techniques.
• Maintain the highest standards of safety, hygiene, discipline, and performance in line with Laboratory Procedures.
• Keep work areas clean and tidy, refill reagent bottles before they are empty, and prepare new reagent and standard solutions for instrumentation.
• Maintain accurate records of work done and results obtained, reporting promptly to Management and highlighting unexpected features.
• Monitor daily operation of instruments, making minor adjustments and reporting any issues to Management.

Skills and Qualities

• Excellent communication and knowledge sharing.
• Drive and determination.
• Strong eye for detail.

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing or laboratory environment.
• A-levels in science or a degree in a related subject (desirable but not essential).

Apply

Please apply directly with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this position.