Technician/Lab Analyst

Location Reading
Job type: Contract
Salary: £19.81ph UMBRELLA
Contact name: Johanna Cowan

Contact email: jcowan@select-engineering.net
Contact phone: 01245403560
Job ref: 1125
Published: 2 days ago
Duration: 6 months
Expiry date: 11 Dec 2025 23:59
Startdate: ASAP

POSITION DESCRIPTION:

  • You play a pivotal role in supporting laboratory operations and achieving project goals.

  • You will provide hands-on assistance, plan and perform routine activities, and contribute to the overall success of the laboratory.

What You Will Bring:

  • Desire to drive your future and accelerate your career.

  • Experience working on teams and independently with the guidance of more senior team members.

  • Scientific background, either through education or technical apprenticeship.

  • Time management and prioritization skills.

  • Organizational skills.

  • Effective verbal and written communication in English.

  • Competency in using relevant software applications.

  • Accountability, honesty, hardworking, flexibility, and adaptability.

  • Good written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities:

  • You efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, allocating samples for analysis, maintaining chain-of-custody for controlled samples, inputting results and liaising with clients.

  • This role requires you to apply your organizational skills to meet tight deadlines.

How you will contribute:

  • Under the guidance of senior team members, work independently and collaboratively to support the operation and goals of the laboratory.

  • Provide high-quality customer service by ensuring effective organization of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data, and timely/accurate provision of results.

  • Perform basic routine pharmacopoeial analysis using aseptic technique under supervision.

  • Operate basic lab equipment as directed.

  • Competently use generic and specific software packages required for the role, including the Laboratory’s LIMS system and Q-Pulse.

  • Provide training in routine activities.

  • Perform lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.

  • Conduct experiments, complete assigned projects, or offer functional services under supervision.

  • Assess data for compliance and take corrective measures when necessary.

  • Assist in interpreting data and writing technical reports.

  • Act as a technological resource in your technical area.

  • Efficiently administer samples for scientific analysis by creating records, assigning analytical tests, and allocating samples for analysis.

  • Maintain chain-of-custody for controlled samples.

  • Input results and liaise with clients.

  • Demonstrate high-quality customer service by ensuring work is done on time, analytical data reliability, and accurate and timely provision of results.

  • Assist with routine checks/calibrations and control documentation to ensure the supply of the most current versions to analysts.