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Lab Technician

Lab Technician - well run, Outstanding Secondary School in Hemel Hempstead - November 26 or January 27 Start, full time role leading to permanent contact - Great facilities, routes into teacher training and opportunity to transfer onto a permanent contract.

Are You Ready to Empower Young Scientists?

Do you have a passion for science and a desire to support the next generation of budding scientists? Perhaps you're a Science graduate looking for your first role and are curious about a career within education? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join our outstanding secondary academy in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire as a Lab Technician!

Lab Technician Responsibilities:

Lab Support: Assist in the preparation and maintenance of science laboratories.
Equipment Management: Ensure equipment and resources are readily available for science lessons.
Support Teachers: Collaborate with science teachers to enhance the learning experience.
Health and Safety: Uphold the highest standards of health and safety in the lab.

Role Requirements:

Science Enthusiast: A passion for science and a desire to inspire young scientists.
Experience: Ideal for science graduates or experienced lab technicians.
Training: Great opportunity for professional growth with excellent training.

School Details:

Outstanding Academy: Join a highly regarded secondary academy dedicated to excellence.
Strong Leadership: Benefit from exceptional leadership that supports staff development.
Training Opportunities: Access comprehensive training to enhance your skills and career prospects.
Community: Become part of a vibrant educational community in Hemel Hempstead.

Ready to Ignite Young Minds?

To start on this exciting journey as a Lab Technician in Hemel Hempstead, please send your CV to (url removed) or contact Sam on (phone number removed) for further details.

Position: Soil Laboratory Technician

Job Type: Temporary to Permanent
Location: Coleshill
Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour

Pure Staff are currently recruiting for Soil Laboratory Technicians to join our client based in Coleshill click apply for full job details

Laboratory Technician
Location: North Wales
Salary: 27,000- 35,000 pa + shift allowance
Working pattern: Monday to Friday, rotating shifts (after probation)
We are looking for a hands-on Laboratory Technician to join an established technical team within an industrial environment.
This role would suit someone with practical laboratory experience who enjoys working with materials, operating equipment, carrying out tests and producing accurate results.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and carry out laboratory testing.

• Operate relevant equipment and machinery.

• Record, review and document test results accurately.

• Follow technical procedures and maintain high safety standards.

• Support the wider team with testing and day-to-day laboratory activities.

What We're Looking For

• Practical laboratory or materials-testing experience in an industrial or engineering environment.

• Confidence working with equipment, machinery or test instruments.

• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow technical procedures.

• Strong record-keeping and basic computer skills.

• A relevant technical qualification is advantageous.

Additional Information

• Monday-to-Friday rotating shift pattern, involving shifts.

• Occasional overtime may be required.

• Applicants must meet the role's UK nationality or settled-status eligibility requirements.

Duties:

• Use metallurgical & mechanical preparation and test equipment to assess components according to standard test processes, as required by engineering specifications or drawings.
• Carry out routine quality control testing for EDU, Battery and Frame Assembly.
• Perform teardowns of stators and frames, using destructive equipment, e.g. Bandsaws.
• Perform visual weld inspection testing and ultrasonic testing of spot welds.
• Use optical microscopes to measure welds, rivets and porosity content.
• Perform radiographic analysis of components.
• Support investigation of product quality issues with cross functional teams.
• Ensure internal and external audit compliance to standards including IATF 16949 and ISO 14001.
• Compliance to Health and Safety procedures by ensuring all safety metrics are achieved, including identifying safety hazards and risks and supporting implementation of corrective action.
• Adhere to local working documents and lab practises, e.g. 5S, Local Work Instructions, Autonomous Maintenance Tasks, Risk & COSHH assessments.
• Undertake any other work as directed by their line manager in connection with their job as may be requested.

Skills:

Essential:

• Experienced in using preparation equipment (e.g. bandsaws, abrasive cutters, grinding, polishing, etching).
• Previous experience incorporating knowledge and practical operation of materials testing equipment (optical microscopes, hardness, tensile, composition, cleanliness, FTIR, OES, DSC, RFU. Etc).
• Metallurgical knowledge of steel and aluminium, and experience in applying this know-how.
• Able to interpret Engineering drawings and Specifications.
• Computer skills experienced using Excel, Word and PowerPoint.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in interpreting X-Rays and CT scans.
• A working knowledge of welding (MIG/TIG/CMT).
• CSWIP weld inspection experience.
• Use of ultrasonic equipment/PAUT for spot weld measurement.

Education:

Required:

Minimum level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering, science or welding field.

Desirable:

Ultrasonic/PAUT level 2 qualified

CSWIP Visual Weld Inspector qualified

Additional information:

Shift Pattern - 4 on 4 off

06:00-18:00 Day 1 & Day 2.

18:00-06:00 Day 3 & Day 4.

4 days off and then cycle repeats.

Manager would consider candidates from weld inspection, quality inspection, chemists, pharmaceutical laboratory s, food laboratory s, medical labs, dental technicians, geologist, environmental technicians (soil sampling. Etc

If you are interested and have the skills and experience required Apply Now!

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Our client is seeking a practical, hands-on Laboratory Technician to support product development, formulation, sample preparation and routine laboratory testing within a fast-paced technical environment. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory, manufacturing, production or pilot plant experience who enjoys working with products, following procedures and generating accurate results.

Working alongside experienced Product Developers and Technologists, you will be responsible for carrying out a range of laboratory-based activities to support ongoing development projects and routine testing programmes. Full training will be provided on specific equipment, testing methods and company procedures.

• Prepare laboratory-scale formulations and blends accurately and consistently.
• Carry out routine quality control testing, including pH, moisture analysis and water activity measurements.
• Support stability studies through sample preparation and testing at scheduled intervals.
• Manage a high volume of samples whilst maintaining excellent levels of accuracy, traceability and organisation.
• Record, maintain and organise experimental data, highlighting any unusual results or potential issues.
• Support multiple projects and laboratory activities, ensuring work is completed to agreed timescales.
• Follow laboratory safety procedures and Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) standards at all times.
• Work independently on assigned tasks while contributing effectively as part of the wider technical team.

• Previous experience in a laboratory, manufacturing, production, pilot plant or quality environment.
• Comfortable following test methods and standard operating procedures.
• High attention to detail with a methodical and organised approach.
• Able to manage competing priorities and work within a busy technical environment.
• Understanding of safe chemical handling and laboratory or manufacturing best practices.
• A scientific degree (Chemistry, Biology or a related discipline) would be beneficial but is not essential.
• Candidates with relevant practical experience will be considered regardless of qualifications.

• 18.51 per hour.
• Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm.
• Initial contract through to the end of January.
• Possibility of contract extension for the right candidates.
• Full training provided on equipment, testing methods and procedures.
• Opportunity to gain experience within a global product development environment.

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

Location: Southampton (5 days per week on-site)
Contract: Temporary, minimum 6-month contract with potential extension
Hours: 35 hours per week
Pay Rate: 18.51 per hour (PAYE)

We are recruiting for a Chemometrics Technician to join a state-of-the-art Research & Development facility near Southampton. This is an exciting opportunity to work within a specialist Applied Chemometrics Centre of Excellence, supporting cutting-edge scientific projects through the application of analytical chemistry, data science and chemometric methodologies.

Working as part of a highly skilled laboratory team, you will help deliver robust chemical and sensory analysis, process complex datasets and contribute to the development of innovative analytical capabilities that support product development and scientific research.

• Apply chemometric techniques and methodologies to support chemical and sensory assessment projects.
• Process and analyse data generated through a range of analytical chemistry techniques, ensuring quality, accuracy and compliance.
• Provide analytical chemistry and chemometrics expertise to support reliable and scientifically robust results.
• Assist in the development of new analytical methods and capabilities to meet evolving business requirements.
• Support the application of chemometrics across a variety of product development and research programmes.
• Interpret complex data and communicate findings to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory and analytical functions.

To be successful in this role, you will have a strong scientific background combined with experience of chemometrics, analytical chemistry and data analysis.

• Practical experience of chemometrics, including supervised and unsupervised statistical methods.
• Knowledge of analytical statistics such as ANOVA, hypothesis testing and comparative data analysis.
• Experience using data science programming languages such as Python, MATLAB or R.
• Previous experience working within a chemistry or analytical laboratory environment.
• Experience handling and interpreting analytical chemistry data, ideally from chromatographic techniques (GC, LC) and spectrometric methods (MS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to develop solutions to technical challenges and contribute to process improvement.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly.
• Self-motivated, proactive and adaptable, with a genuine interest in scientific innovation and continuous learning.
• Strong organisational and planning skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• MSc, MPhil or PhD in Chemistry, Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Life Sciences, Food Chemistry, Biochemistry or a closely related scientific discipline.
• Strong statistical knowledge, including hypothesis testing, data analysis and multivariate interpretation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to work with laboratory databases and data management systems.

• Competitive hourly rate of 18.51 per hour (PAYE).
• Opportunity to work within a world-class R&D environment.
• Exposure to innovative scientific projects and advanced analytical technologies.
• Potential for contract extension beyond the initial 6-month term.
• Collaborative, highly skilled research and laboratory team.

If you have a passion for analytical science, chemometrics and data-driven problem solving, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity near Southampton.

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.

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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.

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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