Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician
Milton Keynes | ?? Monday - Friday, 8am - 4pm
Temp-to-Perm (3 months initial contract)
£14.36 per hour / £28,000 per annum equivalent

Are you a skilled laboratory technician with a passion for environmental science and sustainability?
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join a leading environmental operations team. This role involves essential testing, analysis, and monitoring work, supporting regulatory excellence and sustainability across water, wastewater, and waste solids.

• Carry out a range of chemical, biological, and physical testing on environmental samples (e.g., wastewater, AD sludges, compost, incinerator residues).

• Perform in-house anaerobic digestion (AD) testing (pH, ammonia, solids, FOS/TAC, VFAs) and boiler chemistry testing (pH, conductivity, silica, chlorine levels, etc.) for thermal treatment.

• Interpret results, escalate any out-of-range findings, and liaise with Compliance and Operations teams.

• Manage calibration and maintenance of lab equipment.

• Organise and report on both internal and external lab analyses.

• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, COSHH, and Duty of Care requirements.

• Support internal audits, quality assurance, and operator training on sampling and lab practices.

• Monitor consumables and maintain stock levels.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology, Environmental Science, or related field.

• NVQ Level 4 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities (desirable).

Skills & Experience

• Solid experience in laboratory testing within environmental, waste, or industrial settings.

• Strong knowledge of lab procedures and compliance frameworks (ISO 17025 desirable).

• Skilled in technical report writing and maintaining accurate lab records.

• Competent with lab equipment calibration and Microsoft Excel.

• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated, proactive team player.

• High attention to detail.

• Able to prioritise and work to tight deadlines.

Immediate start preferred as the current postholder is exiting at the end of May.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a values-driven team working at the forefront of environmental compliance and sustainability.

Apply today to be considered for this essential and rewarding role.