Laboratory Technician

Company
Adecco
Location
Reading
Salary
£28,158 per annum

Full Job Description

Job Title: Laboratory Technician

Location: Holystone, North Tyneside

Contract Details: Temporary (Full Time)

Salary: £14.44 per hour

About Our Client:
Join a dynamic organisation at the forefront of the chemical industry! Our client is dedicated to innovation and excellence, providing high-quality products that make a difference. This role offers the opportunity to be part of a talented Product Development team, working within a supportive and collaborative environment.

Benefits & Perks:

  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Opportunities for professional growth
  • Friendly and inclusive workplace culture
  • Convenient location, just a 19-minute walk from Middle Engine Lane train station

Responsibilities:
As a Laboratory Technician, your role will encompass a range of essential duties:

  • Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements
  • Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practise (GMP) principles
  • Execute standardised methodologies for:

- Batch production records
- Sample testing and qualification
- Equipment calibrations

  • Document sample submissions in Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)
  • Communicate effectively with the Supervisor regarding compliance findings and improvement programmes
  • Proactively identify hazards or quality-impacting issues
  • Take ownership of your work quality and collaborate on improvement initiatives
  • Schedule and track all agreed laboratory activities

Essential (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

  • BSc in a scientific field
  • Recent laboratory experience in the chemical industry
  • Strong knowledge of Good Manufacturing and laboratory practises
  • Familiarity with analytical techniques, particularly for product development

Desirable (Knowledge, skills, qualifications, experience):

  • Experience in Wet Chemical/Analytical/QC laboratories
  • Proficiency in measuring pH, viscosity, rheology, and colour
  • Experience with batch-making techniques

Technologies:

  • Electronic Laboratory Notebooks (ELN)
  • Laboratory equipment for analytical testing

How to apply:
If you're ready to elevate your career as a Laboratory Technician and contribute to exciting projects within a leading organisation, we want to hear from you! Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience to [insert application email or link].
Join us in making an impact through science and innovation!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser https://candidate-privacy

Location
Reading
Job Type
Full Time
Salary
£28,158 per annum
Industry
Chemical
Closing Date
29th April 2025
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