35 laboratory technician jobs found

Chemical Laboratory Assistant (Graduate) Location – Manchester Sector – Fine Fragrances / Cosmetics Salary – £24,500 - £24,750 Contract – Full time, initial 12 month fixed-term contract We're partnering with an international business specialising in the creation of bespoke fragrance solutions for global consumer brands. Combining creativity with scientific expertise, the team develops distinctive fragrances that shape products across personal care, home care and fine fragrance. On an initial 12 month fixed-term contract, our client are hiring for a Chemical Laboratory Assistant to join their fragrance teams. This would be an ideal position for a recent chemistry or cosmetic science graduate. The Role This is a role for individuals who have recently graduated in a chemistry related subject, or who have previously worked in a chemistry laboratory. As a Laboratory Assistant, you will be responsible for: * Manufacturing of personal care, fine fragrance and household FMCG...

Laboratory Technician Clydach, Swansea | £33,435 pro rata | 37.5 hours per week | Monday to Friday | Full time, ongoing contract Introduction Acorn by Synergie is currently recruiting on behalf of their client for a Laboratory Technician to join the Mond Nickel Refinery in Clydach, Swansea. Owned and operated by Vale Europe, the Mond Nickel Refinery has refined nickel for more than 120 years and is recognised as one of the world's leading refineries. Key Duties: Ensure all activities comply with QA Laboratory, Refinery, and EH&S requirements. Collect refinery samples. Prepare and analyse product and process samples in line with standard procedures. Record analytical results in laboratory workbooks and refinery databases. Operate, standardise, and carry out routine maintenance on laboratory equipment. Identify non-conforming work and take corrective action where required. Maintain 5S standards and support continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in Safe Work...

Laboratory Technician / Production Operative Location: Northampton Pay Rate: £12.74 per hour Hours: Monday to Friday, Day Shift Benefits: Onsite parking We are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician / Production Operative to join our client, an established and growing business. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will play a key role within the laboratory and wider team. This is an amazing opportunity for someone who is eager to learn, develop new skills, and be trained within a fast-paced, hands-on environment. About the Role: You will be responsible for facilitating accurate laboratory testing procedures in line with relevant British and European Standards, using in-house methods, while maintaining excellent customer service standards. As part of the team, your main duties will include: Laboratory testing of materials such as soils, aggregates, bituminous and cementitious materials to BS and BSEN standards Scheduling and organising test samples for required...

We have an exciting opportunity for Quality/Laboratory Technician to work for our global pharmaceutical client based in Newport. The role is a full-time temporary contract role initially 1 year with a possible extension working from Monday – Friday. This position offers an hourly rate up to £17.08 per hour depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday pro rata. Role Description: The Laboratory Technician is responsible for supporting the efficient processing, handling, analysis, and storage of laboratory specimens while ensuring compliance with established Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), quality standards and regulatory requirements. The role supports laboratory operations through specimen processing, data management, inventory control, equipment calibration, reagent preparation, quality control activities, and maintenance of accurate documentation within an ISO17025 environment. The Laboratory Technician contributes to maintaining a safe, organised, and productive...

Safran Landing Systems is a global leader in aircraft landing and braking systems, serving commercial aviation, business travel, and military and defense fleets. We are committed to excellence throughout the entire product life cycle-from design, engineering, and manufacturing, to maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO). Your Role As a key member of our Laboratory team, you will play a vital role in supporting the quality and efficiency of our electroplating and chemical processes, ensuring compliance with process specifications, health, safety, and environmental legislation, and contributing to a culture of continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Quality Management: Perform detailed chemical analyses and manage solution processes to ensure effective, efficient service and compliance with process specifications and COMAH regulations. Compile and publish vat analysis data, with a focus on salvage activity and electroplating (preferably Zinc Nickel). Health, Safety &...

Chemist – Pilot Plant 24-25k South East ABJ6755 TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career chemist to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for a chemist with a background in chemistry, biochemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As chemist - lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a chemist - Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance to collaborate across...

Chemistry Laboratory Technician (Operator) 24-25k South East ABJ6515 TEMP - 6 months – on site An excellent opportunity for an early-career Chemistry Laboratory Technician / Lab Operator to join a dynamic and supportive team within a modern laboratory environment. This role is ideal for someone with a background in chemistry or manufacturing who is looking to develop hands-on experience in formulation, blending, and analytical testing. As lab technician you will play a key role in supporting laboratory operations while gaining exposure to wider technical and technology teams in a global setting. As a Laboratory Technician / Lap Operator in an industrial manufacturing setting, you will support day-to-day lab activities, including formulation and blending work, coordinating tests, and preparing samples for dispatch. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical lab skills while developing your knowledge in performance testing and analytical science. You’ll also have the chance...

Role: Stores Person Hours: 7.30am to 15.30pm Location: Stonehouse Rate Expectations: £15 per hour Role: The Stores Person is responsible to execute product and material handling and movement within the warehouse in compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards. They inspect and accept incoming shipments against supplier packing lists, ensuring items have been received in a satisfactory state. Duties: Perform inspecting, labelling, receiving, storing, picking, packing, issuing, disposal and cycle counting of inventory items. Accept supplier deliveries, checking that actual item received are in suitable condition and match the packing list and/or purchase order and report discrepancies in a timely manner. Ensure outgoing items are suitably packed and issued with correct and complete documentation. Improve efficiency and safety by optimizing warehouse bin locations. Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the warehouse and shipping/receiving areas. Perform...

Role: Stores Person Job Type: 12-month contract Hours: 7.30am to 15.30pm Location: Hardwicke, Gloucester Rate Expectations: £14 - £15 per hour Role: The Stores Person is responsible to execute product and material handling and movement within the warehouse in compliance with established policies, procedures, and standards. They inspect and accept incoming shipments against supplier packing lists, ensuring items have been received in a satisfactory state. Duties: Perform inspecting, labelling, receiving, storing, picking, packing, issuing, disposal and cycle counting of inventory items. Accept supplier deliveries, checking that actual item received are in suitable condition and match the packing list and/or purchase order and report discrepancies in a timely manner. Ensure outgoing items are suitably packed and issued with correct and complete documentation. Improve efficiency and safety by optimizing warehouse bin locations. Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the...

Manufacturing Technician Location: Edgbaston Birmingham Contract Type: Temporary (until 30/09/2026) Hourly Rate: £13.53 Working Pattern: Full Time (Mon - Fri, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM) Are you ready to make a difference in the life sciences industry? Join our client's dynamic team as a Manufacturing Technician and play a vital role in the development and testing of cutting-edge medical devices! If you're passionate about quality production and eager to support our mission, we want to hear from you! Key Responsibilities: As a Manufacturing Technician, you will: Assist in the manufacturing and testing of medical devices to ensure top-notch quality. Maintain and calibrate essential equipment for optimal performance. Accurately complete records and worksheets to keep our processes running smoothly. Utilise our ERP system for effective work tracking and document management. Report progress and any issues promptly to keep the team informed. Collaborate with colleagues to plan tasks...

Lab Technician / Materials Tester (Construction) £12.76ph - £14ph DOE + Overtime + Training 6 Month Initial Contract 40 Hours Per Week (OT Available) Aberdeen Are you looking for a hands-on role within construction materials testing, with full training provided and regular overtime available to boost your earnings? This is a great opportunity to join a growing construction materials testing team on an initial 6 month contract, working across both laboratory and field-based testing. The role will involve testing construction materials such as asphalt, aggregates and other site materials, ensuring work is carried out to the required standards. You will be working both on-site and in the lab, with full training provided, so this could suit someone with some construction, site, lab, testing or practical hands-on experience who is looking to develop further. There is regular overtime available, paid at 1.5x for additional weekday hours and 2x at weekends, offering a good...

Chemical Compounder Location – Manchester Sector – Fine Fragrances / Cosmetics Salary – £24,500 - £24,750 Contract – Full time, initial 12 month fixed-term contract We're partnering with an international business specialising in the creation of bespoke fragrance solutions for global consumer brands. Combining creativity with scientific expertise, the team develops distinctive fragrances that shape products across personal care, home care and fine fragrance. On an initial 12 month fixed-term contract, our client are hiring for a Chemical Compounder to join their fragrance teams. This would be an ideal position for someone who has prior experience as a Compounder, or who has a level 3 (BTEC / A-Level) Chemistry qualification who is interested in this field. The Role This is a role for individuals who have an interest in working within a chemical compounding laboratory who have a chemistry related level 3 qualification. This is not well suited to recent graduates. As Chemical...

Job Title: Chemistry Analyst Location: Slough Pay Range/details: £13.60 per hour (Monday to Friday 08:00- 16:00) Contract Type: Temporary Omega has an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UKs leading chemical and microbiological testing companies with exciting growth plans. Working within a team of highly skilled and trained scientists, based in a UKAS accredited laboratory, the right candidate will be responsible for assisting Lab operations with a strong focus on Water Testing Services. Key Responsibilities – Chemistry Analyst To process water samples and read results Assistance in the day-to-day management of the laboratory Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard and in a timely manner Receive samples from customers and process in a timely manner Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that paperwork is kept in...

Science Technician Secondary School - Newham, East London We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Science Technician to join an established science department and supportive secondary school in Newham. This is an excellent opportunity to play a vital role in supporting high-quality science teaching and learning. The Role As Science Technician, you will work closely with the Science Department to: Prepare equipment, materials and resources for practical lessons across Biology, Chemistry and Physics Maintain laboratories, equipment and stock, ensuring a safe and well-organised working environment Support teachers during practical lessons when required Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH Manage ordering, storage and disposal of chemicals and equipment The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who: Has experience working in a school science laboratory or a similar practical environment (desirable) Has good organisational skills and...

Contract Details (Medical Electronics), Crawley Job Title: Electronics Test Technician Duration: 3 months Location: Fully on-site Rate: £20-30 per hour Working Hours: Monday-Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm Friday: 7:30am - 12:30pm Overtime available for high-performing contractors. Key Responsibilities Dismantle and inspect electronic medical monitoring equipment used within hospital environments. Perform manual testing and fault investigation using a range of laboratory test equipment. Read and interpret electrical schematics and circuit diagrams. Test and troubleshoot analogue and digital electronic circuits, including Op-Amps and reference ICs. Accurately document test results and maintain traceability in accordance with ISO 9001 quality standards. Complete detailed testing procedures, with each unit taking approximately one hour to test. Ensure compliance with IPC standards and ESD procedures within EPA (Electrostatic Protected Area) environments. Support the wider engineering...

Chemical Process Operator Tarvin, Cheshire | £13.50 per hour | Weekly Pay | Immediate Start Available | Full Training Provided | Production Bonus Scheme After 3 Months | Temporary Ongoing Position Meridian Business Support is recruiting on behalf of a growing specialist manufacturing business in Tarvin for a Chemical Process Operator. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a STEM, engineering, chemistry or technical background who is looking to develop a long-term career within a highly skilled manufacturing environment. Joining a friendly team of nine production professionals, you will receive full training in specialist processes and have genuine opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and responsibilities over time. As a Chemical Process Operator, you will support manufacturing and finishing operations, ensuring components are prepared, processed and inspected to the highest standards. Your responsibilities will include: Unpacking, inspecting, jigging...

NES Fircroft is currently recruiting a R&D Glasshouse Technician on behalf of our client, a Global name in the Agricultural Technology industry. The role will be based at a world leading International Research Centre at Jealott’s Hill, Bracknell. This is a contract position for an initial 12 month duration with the possibility of long-term extension. Mon-Fri 36hrs per week. The Role: The purpose of the Research Associate is to support Weed Control Research Biology on the SPS (Secondary Profiling Screen) platform by spraying and maintaining, plants in the glasshouse in order to deliver timely, quality data to herbicide research projects The job holder will work in the Trialling Operations team within Technical Support - Weed Control and will be required to spray and maintain herbicide bioassays in the glasshouse, using established and novel weed screening methods producing biology data to enable project decisions. Responsibilities:  Work independently and as part of a...

Position: Full-Time Science Technician Location: Greenwich London School Rating: GOOD (Ofsted) Start Date: September 2026 - interviewing ASAP I am recruiting for a temporary (maternity cover) and also a permanent science technician role, so i am looking for 2 technicians. Are You Ready to Spark Scientific Curiosity? Join a vibrant and enthusiastic team as a Science Technician at a GOOD rated school in Greenwich! They are looking for a passionate individual who can bring their scientific expertise and hands-on skills to our laboratory, helping students unleash their inner scientists. If you have a science degree and a knack for all things science-related, this is the role for you! What You'll Do: Lab Wizardry: Prepare and set up equipment for exciting experiments across Biology, Chemistry, and Physics. You'll be the hero behind the scenes making science come alive! Student Support: Assist teachers and students during practical lessons, ensuring everyone has what they need to...

Electronics Technician | Hertfordshire | Contract (Inside IR35) with possibility to go permanent We are looking to hire a skilled Electronics Technician with strong experience and enthusiasm for product development to join an expanding technical R & D team. The role offers the opportunity to collaborate with a group of experienced professionals on a wide variety of innovative and technically demanding projects. These include consumer-facing products and mission-critical devices. The position provides a chance to contribute to meaningful work with real-world impact. Key Skills and Experience: +A practical, hands-on technician with strong soldering ability, including experience working with very fine components and carrying out manual rework on printed circuit boards. +Experience operating within a development-focused environment rather than production, building prototype circuits, implementing design changes, and working from high-level or informal specifications. +Strong...

MTrec are currently recruiting for a renowned and respected manufacturing company based in the Shildon area. MTrec are currently looking for proactive individuals who are looking for a long term position in a quality environment. The Job You'll Do: * In-process and final testing of batches to required specifications. * Testing and approval of raw materials and 3rd party intermediates to required specifications * Checking and recording of results according to good documentation practices * Generating, checking and signing test reports where required. * Communicating progress updates and test information within the department and to other relevant functions as needed, including accurate updates on business priority codes * Involvement and specific area ownership of 5S within lab. * Checking of equipment for calibration status * Involvement in RCA sessions as needed * Compliance with all relevant EHS policies and standard operating procedures. About You: * Prior...