Laboratory Technician

Location: New Romney

Our client is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join their laboratory team based in Rye. This role is ideal for a detail-focused individual with a strong commitment to health & safety, quality, and accurate analytical work within a regulated laboratory environment.

What’s on Offer?

· Job type:
Full time, permanent

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Location:

New Romney

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Working hours:

08:00 – 16:30 (Monday – Friday) or 07:00 – 15:30

· Structured laboratory environment with ongoing training

Key Responsibilities:

· Carry out routine and non-routine quality control analysis

· Operate laboratory equipment including GC, GCMS, XRF, IC, bomb calorimetry, titrations, Karl Fischer and hydrometers

· Interpret results and ensure materials meet required specifications

· Sign off and dispatch materials to customers

· Authorise receipt of loads onto site

· Complete accurate data entry and maintain laboratory records

· Perform safety-critical testing in line with procedures

· Maintain high standards of housekeeping and laboratory cleanliness

· Support wastewater management processes

· Communicate results clearly with internal departments

· Perform equipment calibrations and QC checks

· Identify and report non-conforming materials

· Support laboratory improvement projects and continuous improvement initiatives

· Promote health & safety and report near-miss incidents

Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements:

· Strong communication skills

· Computer literate, with experience using Microsoft Excel and Word

· SAP knowledge desirable but not essential

· Hardworking and reliable

· Ability to multi-task and manage workload effectively

Our Ideal Candidate:

· Detail-oriented and quality focused

· Safety-conscious with a proactive approach

· Comfortable working in a fast-paced laboratory environment

· A strong team player with good organisational skills

How to Apply:

If you have laboratory experience and are looking for your next opportunity, apply directly through this advert with your CV.

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If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies