Laboratory Technician I

Manpower; Hythe; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a full-time onsite role in Hythe, UK. This temporary position involves performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis in support of quality assurance/control processes. Candidates should have a background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering and experience in quality control systems. The role runs for 12 months with 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, and may extend.

Qualifications

• Polytechnic graduate with a background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering.
• Computer-literate.
• Preferable experience in quality control systems.
• Specialised knowledge in GC-MS and AA testing is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support lab supervisors by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis.
• Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records.
• Carry out daily routine Environmental analysis of plant effluent streams.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Wet chemistry

Quality control systems

Environmental water analysis

GC-MS

Calibration and maintenance

Education

Polytechnic graduate in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a full time Laboratory Technician. This is a full time position working on-site in Fawley. This is a temporary on‑going contract. A DBS check and a drug and alcohol test will be required.

MAIN FUNCTIONS

Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in‐process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Utilise analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Position will receive direction and support.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Polytechnic graduate with the background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering. Computer‑literate. Preferable experience in quality control systems.

SCOPE OF WORK

The Environmental Technician carries out daily routine Environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and performs environmental analysis in response to Company incidents. Plant monitoring analysis includes metals by AA method, MBG testing and other titration analysis. This is a full‑time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of contract extension.

• Perform routine and non‑routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and process samples for the purpose of quality assurance and control.
• Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge and experience in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.
• Specialised knowledge in GC‑MS, AA testing, calibration and maintenance is highly desirable.