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Laboratory Technician

Working for an international manufacturing company based in LS25 working within the construction industry. The role involves conducting routine sampling and testing to determind product quality, mantain the laboratory function on a day to day basis whilst sustaining laboratory safety performance.

You will also be required to liaise with Performance teams to support investigations/improvement project actvities.

The successful candiate will have minimum A level qualifications or relevant industry experience with a background in fast paced continuous manufacturing.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to contribute to site safety. Experience of lab environment and ISO 900 training is desirable.

The salary is to be confirmed and this role is long term temporary.

Location: Near Southampton (On-site, 5 days per week)

Contract: Initial 6-month contract with a strong likelihood of extension
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: 18.51 per hour (PAYE)

We are seeking a highly motivated Senior Technologist to support the development of next-generation vaping products through the formulation, manufacture, and evaluation of e-liquid products.

This role will play a key part in driving product innovation by preparing e-liquid formulations, supporting development activities, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring products meet the highest quality and safety standards. The successful candidate will contribute to laboratory-based product development, data analysis, technical reporting, and documentation while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically minded individual with strong laboratory experience, excellent organisational skills, and a passion for product development. Experience working with e-liquid formulations, small-scale manufacturing, and quality testing would be highly advantageous.

• Develop and manufacture e-liquid formulations to support product innovation and development programmes.
• Produce laboratory-scale batches and maintain accurate manufacturing and technical records.
• Plan, prioritise, and manage multiple formulation requests and development activities to meet project timelines.
• Perform product quality testing and analytical assessments using established laboratory techniques and instrumentation.
• Analyse, interpret, and summarise experimental data to support product approvals and technical decision-making.
• Collaborate with scientists, product developers, and key stakeholders to deliver project objectives.
• Maintain high standards of laboratory safety, quality, environmental compliance, and operational efficiency.
• Handle and manage raw materials, including hazardous substances, in accordance with regulatory and company requirements.
• Support consumer testing activities and prepare samples for evaluation.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across formulation development and laboratory practices.
• Participate in risk assessments and promote safe working practices, including the appropriate use of PPE.
• Ensure laboratory equipment and workspaces are maintained to the highest standards.

• Proven hands-on laboratory experience, including sample preparation, testing, and analysis.
• Experience handling raw materials and conducting small-scale batch manufacturing.
• Strong ability to plan, organise, and prioritise workloads in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience working effectively with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience maintaining accurate experimental records and technical documentation.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Structured and methodical approach to problem solving.
• Ability to remain flexible and effective under pressure.
• Positive, proactive attitude and strong team-working skills.
• A genuine interest in product development, innovation, and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's degree (BSc) or equivalent in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Chemical Sciences, or a related scientific discipline.

• Experience formulating and manufacturing e-liquids in a laboratory environment.
• Experience conducting product quality testing and evaluation.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation used within product development and quality assessment.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a state-of-the-art R&D facility and contribute to the development of innovative consumer products. You'll work alongside experienced specialists in a collaborative scientific environment, gain exposure to cutting-edge product development, and play a key role in bringing new concepts to life. With an initial six-month contract and a strong likelihood of extension, this role offers an excellent opportunity to further develop your technical expertise within a dynamic and growing sector.

Lab Technician
Thin Film Coating or similar experience essential
Leicester, LE8
Mon-Fri - Mornings and Afternoons
Up to £38k per annum, Holiday and Pension

Are you an experienced Thin Film Coating Technician or Lab Technician and looking for an exciting new opportunity? If so, then please read on

Our established client designs and manufactures high-performance optical components, from prototype to volume production. They are looking for technicians with experience in coating precision components to join their growing team.

Commutable from South Leicester, Wigston, Oadby, Blaby, Whetstone and surrounding areas.

The Role of Coating Technician

• To assist the coating department by using optical technological knowledge to help with production requirements
• Run numerous processes on a minimum of 2 coating plants in the department successfully, and the appropriate paperwork/route sheets correctly
• Operate thin film coating chambers
• Measure and assess work on the appropriate spectrophotometers
• Identify potential coating problems 'in process' and take appropriate corrective action
• Examine work prior to coating and be satisfied it is fit to coat
• Determine and specify the suitability of jigs for coating taking account of aspects such as clear aperture, outer dimensions, condition of jig being used, etc
• Identify potential problems with the coating plant / measuring equipment and alert the appropriate support staff
• Adhere to all Health and Safety procedures as required

• A good understanding of optical manufacturing
• Experience operating thin film coating chambers, or similar, in a lab environment
• Possess the ability to identify and carry out routine preventative maintenance of critical process control features
• Qualifications in Mathematics and Physics at least to GCSE or "A" level
• Computer literacy, including familiarity with Excel and Word
• The ability to analyse situations and results (reasoning ability and logical thought)
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent mechanical skills
• A team player, as well as the ability to work independently
• Having an eye for detail

• Mon-Fri - Mornings and Afternoons
• Salary depending on skills and experience
• Company Pension
• Holiday package
• In-house training and company support structure

Lab Technician (build & test)

candidates will require an active SC Clearance to start

Start: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (rolling)
Location: Essex (4-days on site per week)
Rate: DoE - inside IR35

We are seeking a hands-on Prototype Build & Test Technician to support an exciting R&D environment. You will build, assemble, modify, and test prototypes, test rigs, and demonstrator systems, ensuring high stand click apply for full job details

QUALITY CONTROL LAB TECHNICIAN

• £35,000
• Perm Weekend Days
• 36 hours per week
• Healthcare available
• Superb Longterm prospects available
• Unique manufactured products
• Long terms career options available
• Fantastic work life balance

We re looking for a sharp, detail-driven QC Laboratory Technician to ensure everything that enters and leaves our site meets the highest standards.

You ll play a critical role in keeping operations safe, compliant, and running like clockwork.

If you thrive in a fast-paced lab environment and take pride in precision this is your role.

You would enjoy genuine long-term career prospects and stability.

The hours for this role, offer superb work / life balance

Commutable from Wigan, Bolton, Ashton-in-Makerfield, Leigh, Skelmersdale, Eccleston, Ormskirk, St Helen s and Newton-le-Willows

Duties

• Drive timely product testing across in-process and final specifications
• Prepare and manage pre-shipment samples with accurate documentation
• Test incoming raw materials to maintain quality from the start
• Support R&D and development projects when required
• Maintain and follow equipment calibration schedules
• Deliver training on test methods to operators and team members
• Provide clear process adjustment instructions to production teams
• Complete inspections, testing, and quality documentation efficiently
• Identify non-conforming materials/processes and take corrective action
• Escalate issues promptly to the Senior QC Chemist or QC Manager
• Support specification and process changes when required
• Investigate and respond to customer complaints and process failures
• Ensure corrective and preventive actions are implemented quickly

Requirements

• Qualification in Chemistry
• Calibration experience
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions
• Confident communicator who can liaise across teams
• Organised, proactive, and committed to continuous improvement
• Experience in a QC or laboratory environment

Why join us?

• Be part of a team where quality truly matters
• Work in a role with real impact on production and customer satisfaction
• Opportunities to develop your technical and problem-solving skills
  

Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.

If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.

Should you want to learn more about any of our QUALITY vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Quality Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994

Lab Technician - Iron Foundry

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Lab Technician to join a reputable and growing manufacturer based in Brownhills. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with foundry experience who is looking for stable hours and the chance to secure a permanent position.

Hours: 11.00 am - 19.00 pm Monday to Thursday 11.30 am - 20.00 pm Friday

• Prepare metal test samples using precision cutting, grinding and polishing techniques for laboratory analysis.
• Carry out microstructural examination and identification of nodular graphite in ferrite and pearlite.
• Prepare, use and safely store a range of chemicals in accordance with COSHH requirements.
• Perform LECO machine analysis to determine carbon and sulphur content in metal samples.
• Conduct spectrographic chemical analysis to evaluate elemental composition and percentage content.
• Record laboratory data on computer systems, perform mathematical calculations, prepare graphs and interpreted Statistical Process Control (SPC) charts, liaise with the Laboratory Manager and senior colleagues.
• Perform tensile testing on pre-engineered specimens to determine yield strength against specified requirements.
• Standardise spectrometers daily and completed weekly full calibration of Hilger Poly Vac and ARL 1 Spark 8820 spectrometers.
• Complete monthly audit-sample analysis and customer-sample analysis to strict deadlines, maintaining quality and efficiency.
• Receive scrap steel deliveries, allocated drivers to the correct bay areas, guided vehicles during tipping, and carry out weekly scrap-steel analysis, reporting any anomalies.
• Communicate professionally with colleagues and customers, provide practical suggestions relating to efficiency, equipment breakdowns and health and safety issues

Please submit an up to date CV for consideration

Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £15.05 per hour
Bonus: 6% performance-based bonus
Pension: 6% employer pension contribution
Annual Leave: 34 days per year
Employment Type: Temp-to-Perm preferred, with direct hire available for the right candidate

We are currently recruiting for a QA Laboratory Technician to join the Technical team click apply for full job details

Exciting Opportunity: QC Laboratory Technician
Are you passionate about quality control and pharmaceutical testing? This leading organisation is seeking a QC Laboratory Technician to join their dynamic team and support critical testing activities for finished pharmaceutical products.

Job Title: QC Laboratory Technician
Vacancy Type: 12 Month Temp Contract
Location: Loughborough
Salary: 13.80/hour - 14.92/hour - 37.5 Hours/Week

The Role of the QC Laboratory Technician

As a QC Laboratory Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring product quality and compliance through accurate and timely testing, primarily using HPLC. Your responsibilities will include:

• Performing HPLC and UV analytical testing for batch release, stability studies, development projects, and customer complaint investigations
• Supporting GMP investigations, including preliminary and full-scale OOS/OOT investigations
• Maintaining Good Documentation Practices and ensuring compliance with GMP and GLP standards
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams to support calibration and equipment maintenance activities
• Reviewing and issuing GMP documentation following training
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the QC team

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Recent experience working in a GMP or GLP-regulated laboratory environment
• Recent hands-on experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC and UV spectroscopy
• Knowledge of pharmaceutical testing requirements and current analytical methods
• Strong attention to detail and ability to interpret analytical data
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• 1+ year of experience in pharmaceutical laboratory testing

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced QC environment and develop your expertise in pharmaceutical analysis, apply now and take the next step in your career!

For more information, please contact Selby De Klerk at SRG Talent.

SRG are the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices sectors.
As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and passion are second to none. We're committed to providing outstanding career opportunities and expert recruitment services across all levels.

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Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Title: Laboratory Team Leader
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: 33,000 - 35,000 per annum (dependent upon experience)

About the role:

The Cattle Information Service are seeking two experienced Laboratory Team Leaders to provide support to the Laboratory Manager in running their very high-throughput milk testing laboratory.
With purpose-built state of the art laboratory facilities, CIS are a well-established and leading provider of nutritional and health testing services for dairy and beef farmers in the UK. With a UKAS 17025 accredited laboratory in Telford, they are very well-known with a fantastic reputation in the market.

With a fantastic senior leadership team to support, they are looking for strong team leaders - people who can lead, prioritise and resource teams effectively in a fast-moving, high-throughput laboratory. The position would be well suited to a Senior Lab Analyst looking to take a step up, or an experienced Team Leader looking to develop their career further.

Important note: this role is a shift-based role so candidates need their own transport and be willing to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern including weekends.

About you:

You'll bring:

• Recent, proven experience of managing a team of Analysts in an ISO accredited laboratory (ideally in a contract-testing laboratory but other sectors will be considered)
• Or recent, proven experience as a Senior Analyst in an ISO accredited lab looking to take a step up into team management
• Strong organisational capability in resource planning and workload prioritisation
• Excellent leadership, communication skills and high attention to detail
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills
• A real passion for team development and management
• The willingness and ability to work on a shift pattern including weekend working
• A full UK driving licence and own transport to get to site.

What you'll be responsible for:

• Managing a team of 5 Lab Assistants and Lab Analysts, supervising the compositional testing of a high throughput of samples
• Overseeing the daily running of the lab to ensure rapid turnaround of samples to meet deadlines
• Managing sample workflow throughout the lab, ensuring adequate resource allocation
• Identifying training needs and monitoring development of the team
• Training staff and regular performance reviews
• Maintaining laboratory compliance including ISO17025, H&S and COSHH
• Investigating and reporting any out-of-spec results
• Writing reports and maintaining documentation such as equipment calibration checks
• Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas

Why join the Cattle Information Service?

• Great opportunity to develop team leadership skills further
• Work in a supportive and inclusive environment with a great senior leadership team
• Join a well-established and leading company with a great reputation in the market
• Competitive salary and benefits including private medical insurance.

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Vertage Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

Medical Laboratory Assistant, £13.50ph

Central London Immediate Start

Are you a highly organised and detail-focused individual with laboratory experience? We are seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) to join a busy and fast-paced pathology laboratory in Central London on a temporary basis for 3 months, working hours Monday to Friday: 11.30-20.00.

This is an excellent opportunity to be part of a dedicated healthcare team, playing a vital role in supporting diagnostic services and ensuring high standards of patient care.

Key Responsibilities

• Register patient information and test requests accurately onto laboratory systems
• Receive, check, label, and prepare samples for analysis
• Process and prepare specimens for diagnostic testing
• Respond professionally to enquiries from healthcare professionals and patients
• Provide authorised test results where appropriate
• Handle incoming calls and direct enquiries to the relevant departments
• Package and dispatch samples in accordance with biohazard and transport regulations
• Monitor stock levels and order laboratory supplies when required
• Ensure the safe disposal of clinical and hazardous waste
• Maintain clean, safe, and organised laboratory work areas and equipment

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A degree in Biomedical Science or a related scientific discipline
• Previous experience working within a pathology or medical laboratory environment in particular Sample Reception
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures, quality standards, and sample handling processes
• Excellent attention to detail and accurate data entry skills
• The ability to follow protocols and work effectively as part of a team
• An understanding of confidentiality, patient privacy, and data protection requirements
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• A calm and professional approach in a busy environment
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic
• Flexibility and the ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities

Apply now for immediate consideration!

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