Job description:
Graduate lab technician
Location: Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire | Job type: Permanent, full time | Salary: £28,500 - £30,500 per annum
The role
We are recruiting a Graduate Lab Technician on behalf of a well-established and growing business based in Whittlesford, Cambridgeshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically minded graduate looking to develop their career within a supportive laboratory environment, with full training provided.
Working within a busy analytical laboratory, you will support manufacturing operations by conducting a range of laboratory analytical tests, evaluating results, and maintaining the equipment and chemicals required for day-to-day lab activity. You will work to appropriate internal and external standards, capturing and reporting data with technical rigour and accuracy. The role would suit someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple activities concurrently.
Main responsibilities
- Conduct a range of laboratory analytical tests in support of manufacturing operations
- Evaluate test results and prepare accurate technical reports
- Prepare and maintain standard equipment and chemicals required for laboratory operations
- Ensure compliance with appropriate internal and external quality standards
- Capture and report data with technical rigour and accuracy
- Support wider laboratory activities as required
Skills/experience
Essential:
- Degree in a relevant scientific discipline, or equivalent experience in a laboratory environment
- Practical experience in performing analytical testing under GLP conditions
- Experience using a range of instrumental and classical analytical techniques, including HPLC, GC, GC-MS, UV spectroscopy, and wet chemistry (advantageous)
- Good knowledge of standard laboratory equipment
- Well organised with the ability to manage multiple activities concurrently
- Computer literate in standard MS Office applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail with the ability to follow written instructions accurately
Desirable:
- Knowledge of chromatography data handling and processing systems
- Good working knowledge of quality and regulatory standards, particularly GLP
Salary & working hours
- Salary: £28,500 - £30,500 per annum
- Hours: 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 16:00 (no shifts)
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Pension scheme with 5% company contribution
- Life assurance at four times salary
- Free on-site parking
- Training and development opportunities
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electric vehicle scheme
- Regular social events
If the position of Graduate Lab Technician is of interest, please click Apply. We aim to respond to all applicants; however, if you haven't heard from us within 10 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
If you have any questions regarding this Graduate Lab Technician role, please don't hesitate to contact our office.
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