Senior Analytical Lab Technician (12-Month Contract)

Contechs Consulting; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Contechs Consulting in Reading seeks a Senior Technician - Analytical Science on a 12-month contract to support our food science laboratory. You will perform routine analyses and report results in accordance with quality standards.

The role focuses on HPLC/IC analysis with exposure to GC, GC‑MS, GC‑FID, LC‑MS and wet chemistry, and may involve training in these methods. You will operate basic lab equipment and use LIMS, ELN and Q-Pulse with cross-training across labs as needed.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience.
• Experience in chemical analysis and use of analytical instruments.
• Experience working in a regulated environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine analytical analyses and report results.
• Operate and maintain laboratory equipment as directed.
• Use LIMS, ELN and Q-Pulse to manage data and documentation.
• Train others in routine methods and ensure GMP/UKAS awareness.
• Cross-train across laboratories as demand requires.

Skills

HPLC

IC

GC

GC-MS

GC-FID

LC-MS

Wet Chemistry

Education

Degree or HNC in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent experience

Tools

LIMS

ELN

Q-Pulse

OpenLab

Chromeleon

Chemstation

MassHunter

MassLynx

Job description

Contechs Consulting in Reading seeks a Senior Technician - Analytical Science on a 12-month contract to support our food science laboratory. You will perform routine analyses and report results in accordance with quality standards.

The role focuses on HPLC/IC analysis with exposure to GC, GC‑MS, GC‑FID, LC‑MS and wet chemistry, and may involve training in these methods. You will operate basic lab equipment and use LIMS, ELN and Q-Pulse with cross-training across labs as needed.