Technician/Lab Analyst

TieTalent; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK confectionary company seeks a Technician for its Reading team. The successful candidate will have a Chemistry Degree and work towards supporting laboratory operations and project goals, demonstrating effective communication and strong organizational abilities. This role offers a great opportunity for recent graduates and experienced candidates alike.

Qualifications

• Desire to drive career forward and work both independently and in teams.
• Scientific background through education or technical apprenticeship required.
• Competency in relevant software applications is essential.

Responsibilities

• Administer samples for scientific analysis and maintain chain-of-custody.
• Conduct experiments and assist with routine checks.
• Ensure accurate and timely provision of analytical results.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Flexibility

Education

Chemistry Degree

Tools

Laboratory’s LIMS system

Q-Pulse

Job description

One of the UK'S Largest Confectionary Companies is looking for a Technician to join their team in Reading - Ideal candidate will have a Chemistry Degree and ideally some exposure to wet chemistry/laboratory setting (Grads can apply).

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

You play a pivotal role in supporting laboratory operations and achieving project goals.

You will provide hands-on assistance, plan and perform routine activities, and contribute to the overall success of the laboratory.

What You Will Bring:

Desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

Experience working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members.

Scientific background, either through education or technical apprenticeship.

Time management and prioritization skills.

Organizational skills.

Effective verbal and written communication in English.

Competency in using relevant software applications.

Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility, and adaptability.

Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.

This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

How you will contribute:

Under the guidance of senior team members, work independently and collaboratively to support the operation and goals of the laboratory.

Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organization of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data, and timely/accurate provision of results.

Perform basic routine pharmacopoeial analysis using aseptic technique under supervision.

Operate basic lab equipment as directed.

Competently use generic and specific software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.

Provide training in routine activities.

Perform lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.

Conduct experiments, complete assigned projects, or offer functional services under supervision.

Assess data for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary.

Assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports.

Act as a technological resource in your technical area.

Efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, and allocating samples for analysis.

Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.

Input results and liaise with clients.

Demonstrate high-quality customer service by ensuring work is done on time, analytical data reliability, and accurate and timely provision of results.

Assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure the supply of the most current versions to analysts.

If this Technician job is of interest to you and you have the experience required, APPLY NOW!

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