Laboratory Technician

Location: Titchfield

Are you looking to build your career within a laboratory and technical environment?

Do you have a scientific background with a practical, hands-on approach and strong attention to detail?

We're supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Fareham who are looking for a Laboratory Technician to join their Technical Services team.

Whether you already have laboratory experience or you're a Science graduate or A-Level/BTEC qualified candidate looking for your first laboratory opportunity, we'd be interested in speaking with you.

What's the role all about?

As the Laboratory Technician, you'll carry out a variety of laboratory testing and analysis on filter materials, filtration equipment and manufactured products.

You'll be involved in everything from practical testing and microscopy through to analysing results, producing technical reports and communicating findings to internal and external customers.

It's a varied position combining hands-on laboratory work, scientific analysis, reporting and administration, making it a great opportunity for someone looking to develop their technical experience within an engineering environment.

What will you be doing?

Carry out laboratory testing on filter materials and manufactured products

Complete a variety of tests including tensile strength, permeability and bubble point testing

Carry out bead challenge and porometry testing

Support sulphate reducing bacteria and Strauss Intergranular Corrosion resistance testing

Prepare and analyse filters, media and materials

Investigate product performance, build quality and the impact of different operating environments

Use SEM / EDX, microscopes and digital image analysis to investigate contaminants and product quality

Analyse laboratory data and present findings using Word and Excel

Produce clear test reports for internal and external customers

Communicate technical findings with colleagues and customers

Maintain calibration records and the Technical Services calibration database

Support laboratory supply purchasing and general laboratory administration

Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment
What do you need?

We're looking for someone with:

A-Level, BTEC or equivalent qualification in a scientific subject

A good scientific understanding

Strong practical skills

Good Maths and English

Confidence using Microsoft Word and Excel

Good communication skills

Strong problem-solving ability

Excellent attention to detail

Ability to work independently when required
Previous laboratory experience would be beneficial, but it isn't essential.

Desirable

It would be particularly beneficial if you have:

A degree in Chemistry, Physics, Biology or a related scientific subject

Previous laboratory experience

Experience with in manufacturing, engineering or materials testing

Exposure to microscopy, SEM/EDX or materials analysis
About you

You'll be someone who enjoys the practical side of science and isn't afraid to get hands-on with testing and investigation.

You'll be:

Practical and methodical

Curious and keen to understand why things happen

Accurate and detail-focused

Flexible in your approach

Comfortable working under pressure

Confident working on your own initiative

A good communicator

Keen to learn and develop your technical knowledge
You don't necessarily need years of laboratory experience for this one – the right scientific foundation, practical mindset and willingness to learn are just as important.

The details

Role:
Laboratory Technician

Location:

Fareham

Department:
Technical Services

Contract:

Permanent

Interested?

If you're an experienced Laboratory Technician, Lab Technician or Materials Testing Technician, or you're a Science graduate looking to start your laboratory career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Kingdom People for a confidential discussion.

Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy