Sample Prep & Lab Support Technician

Normec Group; Northampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

Normec i2 Analytical in Watford is seeking a detail‑oriented candidate to support sample preparation, logging, and client communications within a busy laboratory environment.

You will work with technicians to ensure audits are completed on time, maintain clean workspaces, and uphold Good Laboratory Practice while handling waste and sample storage. This role offers stable hours and a collaborative team culture.

Qualifications

• Efficient and able to work to deadline.
• Close attention to detail and an understanding of operating within a quality system.
• Able to work under pressure.
• Able to operate as part of a team as well as independently.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Reliable with excellent time-keeping.
• Strong prioritisation and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude towards change.

Responsibilities

• Logging and locating all samples arriving on site.
• Logging and sending clients samples to the right departments within i2.
• Preparing samples in order to send to our laboratory testing.
• Dealing with any queries from the office or clients.
• Dealing with clients that will drop there samples off, gathering there information for us to stay in contact with regarding the testing.
• Ensure that all audit actions that arise in your area of work are actioned within the time frame laid out by the Quality Manager.
• If audit actions cannot be actioned within the time frame, this must be reported to the Section Head and the Quality Manager.
• Ensure that all work areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure that all waste products within the sample preparation department are disposed of in the correct manner, ensuring adherence to Good Laboratory Practise.
• Disposal and storage of samples as directed.
• To ensure your own training records are kept up-to-date.
• If you wish to attend any training courses, to obtain details of the course, and to speak to your Supervisor. Only training courses relevant to your work will be considered.
• If you are asked to carry out a training session with a junior member of staff, you must ensure that you carry out the training under the direction of the Quality Manual, and Section Head.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline awareness

Teamwork

Communication

Time-keeping

Prioritisation

Adaptability

Reliability

Job description

Normec i2 Analytical in Watford is seeking a detail‑oriented candidate to support sample preparation, logging, and client communications within a busy laboratory environment.

You will work with technicians to ensure audits are completed on time, maintain clean workspaces, and uphold Good Laboratory Practice while handling waste and sample storage. This role offers stable hours and a collaborative team culture.