Senior Laboratory Technician

Jobtailor; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Severn Trent is recruiting for a 12-month fixed-term role focused on river water quality monitoring. You will support the RWQM programme, calibrate and maintain monitoring equipment, and ensure data accuracy for regulatory compliance.

The role involves day-to-day lab operations, method development support, and continuous improvement activities. You will train technicians, manage stock, and liaise with internal teams and suppliers to uphold high quality standards across the region.

Qualifications

• Qualified in environmental sciences, ideally chemistry, or minimum of three years laboratory experience.
• HNC/HND in Science or a degree in Environmental Sciences/ Chemistry is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the River Water Quality Monitoring (RWQM) programme on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and registration of water quality monitoring equipment.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements and deliver accurate, reliable data.
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations.
• Contribute technical expertise to method development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet operational deadlines and respond to changing priorities.
• Support implementation and optimisation of laboratory methods and processes.
• Conduct quality control checks and maintain accurate equipment records and full audit trails.
• Deliver training and coaching to laboratory technicians and contribute to competency assessments.
• Provide technical troubleshooting and liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturers.
• Maintain stock levels of consumables, reagents, and equipment.
• Help Severn Trent understand, protect, and enhance river quality across its region.

Skills

Water Quality Monitoring

Laboratory Operations Management

Data Analysis

Environmental Compliance

Technical Troubleshooting

Education

HNC/HND in Science

Degree in Environmental Sciences or Chemistry

Tools

Calibration of Equipment

Laboratory Techniques

Water Quality Monitoring Tools

IT Skills

Job description

• Support the River Water Quality Monitoring (RWQM) programme on a 12-month fixed-term contract
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and registration of water quality monitoring equipment
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements and deliver accurate, reliable data
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations
• Contribute technical expertise to method development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet operational deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Support implementation and optimisation of laboratory methods and processes
• Conduct quality control checks and maintain accurate equipment records and full audit trails
• Deliver training and coaching to laboratory technicians and contribute to competency assessments
• Provide technical troubleshooting and liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Maintain stock levels of consumables, reagents, and equipment
• Help Severn Trent understand, protect, and enhance river quality across its region

Requirements

• Qualified in environmental sciences, ideally chemistry, or minimum of three years laboratory experience
• Passion for and existing knowledge around water quality processes and river health is ideal
• Strong analytical and methodical thinking
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience in data analysis
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise work streams
• Good IT skills
• Previous experience working in a regulated environment
• HNC/HND in a relevant science-based subject (degree level highly desirable) or minimum of 3 years laboratory experience
• May be required to participate in standby rota cover

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in water quality monitoring and laboratory operations, with a strong focus on compliance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement. Capable of delivering training and technical support while managing equipment and resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water Quality Monitoring
• Laboratory Operations Management
• Data Analysis
• Environmental Compliance
• Technical Troubleshooting

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Calibration of Equipment
• Method Development
• Quality Control Checks
• Data Analysis
• Laboratory Techniques

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Organisational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Science
• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Chemistry

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Regulatory Requirements
• Continuous Improvement
• River Health
• Audit Trails
• Consumables Management

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Equipment
• Water Quality Monitoring Tools
• IT Skills