Lab Technician

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laboratory Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business. Working within a busy operations team, you will be responsible for carrying out laboratory testing, quality control and product verification, ensuring products meet specification, regulatory requirements and customer expectations.

This is a hands-on laboratory role requiring a strong understanding of analytical testing, quality management systems and laboratory best practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory testing and analysis on raw materials, work in progress and finished products.
• Record, interpret and verify test results against product specifications.
• Perform quality control checks in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Maintain, calibrate and troubleshoot laboratory equipment, arranging repairs where required.
• Develop, validate and maintain analytical testing methods.
• Prepare technical documentation, including product certification and supporting compliance records.
• Produce and maintain Safety Data Sheets and other regulatory documentation.
• Ensure laboratory equipment, reference materials and consumables are adequately stocked.
• Support compliance with ISO quality management systems and laboratory procedures.
• Assist with internal audits, quality investigations and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Review production records and authorise product release where appropriate.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and testing documentation.
• Work closely with production, operations and other internal departments to resolve technical and quality-related issues.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe laboratory environment.
• Support continuous improvement across laboratory processes and testing methods.
• Carry out general laboratory administration duties as required.

About You

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent industry experience.
• Previous experience within an analytical laboratory, quality control or manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of laboratory testing techniques and analytical instrumentation.
• Experience maintaining and calibrating laboratory equipment.
• Excellent attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Confidence interpreting technical data and making quality-related decisions.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and experience using business systems or ERP software.
• The ability to prioritise workloads and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working within an ISO 9001 environment.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 standards.
• Experience developing or validating analytical methods.
• Understanding of regulatory documentation and Safety Data Sheets.
• Experience within a manufacturing or industrial laboratory environment.

What's on Offer

• Permanent full-time opportunity.
• Competitive salary.
• Supportive and collaborative working environment.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to play a key role within an established quality-focused manufacturing business.