Laboratory Technician – 12 month fixed term contract

Laboratory Technician – 12 month fixed term contract

Posted: 24th February 2025
Salary: Up to £27,000 pa + Benefits
Location: South Petherton
Reference: UTA

Due to continued expansion at our Key Client in Somerset, we are seeking a Laboratory Technician on a 12 month fixed term contract.

Amazing benefits package available as well as competitive pay and generous overtime at a company that is doing very well. While this position is for a fixed term contract, there are always opportunities for other roles at this employer.

The benefits at this company are superb:

1. Pension contribution of 10% by employer
2. 4 x death in service benefit and long term disability scheme if enrolled in the pension
3. 25 days holidays plus bank holidays, 3 days to be used for Christmas shutdown
4. Health cashback scheme 50% subsidised by the company (can also cover family)
5. Fitness reimbursement of up to £300 per year towards gym membership and other activities
6. Access to a staff Discounts Website with lots of discounts and other benefits and price reductions for everyday items

What will you do?

1. You’ll be responsible for registering, preparing and testing samples, including weighing, and quality control of media.
2. You’ll maintain high levels of hygiene in the lab at all times, including cleaning and swabbing of equipment within the lab.
3. You’ll conduct tests on raw material and product samples, including reporting all results in a timely manner.
4. You’ll perform routine internal calibration of equipment and arrange external calibration, ensuring records are accurately maintained.
5. You’ll report and investigate non-conformances, ensuring close out of all actions.
6. You’ll conduct daily temperature and weight checks.
7. You’ll count and calculate test results, ensuring accurate data entry of test results.

What we need from you:
Previous experience in a microbiology lab is highly desirable for this role, along with IT literacy, strong communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively as part of the wider team – this is especially important in terms of sharing the laboratory opening-up procedure which requires approx. 1 weekly start at 06:00.

The role is working on day shift Monday to Friday from 08.30 – 17.00 (with occasional early start as mentioned).

This job could be suitable for someone with previous lab experience or someone who has an academic background that features a scientific qualification.

Apply today – every application receives a response.