Laboratory Technician

ABOUT YOU:

You are a motivated and organised laboratory professional with a passion for delivering accurate, high-quality analytical results. With experience working in a UKAS-accredited environment, you thrive in a fast-paced setting, can manage competing priorities effectively, and take pride in maintaining high technical and quality standards. You enjoy working collaboratively, supporting colleagues, and sharing your knowledge to help develop others while continuing to build your own skills and expertise.

Required skills and experience:

• Degree/Higher National Certificate preferable in related scientific subject and have working experience working in an UKAS accredited laboratory 

• Previous experience in Gas Chromatography Techniques preferable, both conventional and MS preferred

• Can demonstrate exceptional organisational skills to ensure priorities are met and the ability to plan and organise day-to-day workload with minimal supervision 

• Willing to be “hands on” working at all levels 
• Good time management and an ability to work under pressure and to strict deadlines. 

• IT literate to include good level of skills in MS Office software

• Flexible approach to working hours 

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY  

As a Laboratory Technician, you will play a vital role in supporting the day-to-day operation of our busy analytical laboratory. Working alongside experienced scientists and technical specialists, you will perform analytical testing, prepare reports, and ensure work is completed in line with client requirements and UKAS standards. This is an opportunity to broaden your technical capabilities, contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, and make a real impact within a globally recognised organisation.

Key activities:

• Perform and support the prioritised daily workload of the analytical team is performed efficiently and effectively in accordance with both approved technical standards and client instructions 

• Collation of the sample analysis results and preparation of final reports for proof reading and issue to clients.
• Report signatory as required on reports where authorised
• Representative of the company externally, including with clients and professional/technical bodies
• Provide training and mentoring to junior staff in routine analytical techniques, including agreed training plans 
• Inspire and communicate to ensure that team members work together as a cohesive team to constantly improve performance and achieve results.

WHAT WE OFFER 

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion.  We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world. 

• Competitive salary/benefits  
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe  
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.

We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.