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Lab Technician

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Leicestershire
1 week ago
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The Recruitment Group is looking for a Lab Technician to join our Client in Loughborough.  We are looking for a Lab Technician who is an HND graduate.  This role is initially for 6 months but could be longer.  If you are interested in the Lab Technician role, then please read below:

 

Pay:  £12.94 to £14.49 depending on experience

 

Shifts:


  • Monday to Friday
  • Flexible hours
  • Core hours must be between 10am to 3pm
  • 37.5 hours per week / 7.5 hours per day


 

Role Summary

You will be part of the product design and development team. You will participate in various development activities ensuring best practice in line with business and customer schedules.  You must ensure that the quality of the data delivered is fit for purpose and all data is appropriately evaluated.

 

Role Responsibilities


  • Must be able to maintain equipment
  • Keep laboratory supplies ready by inventorying stock
  • Placing orders as required
  • Keep equipment operating by following operating instructions
  • Troubleshoot breakdowns
  • Maintain supplies
  • Perform preventative maintenance
  • Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books
  • Resolve any issues by examining and evaluating data and takeing corrective steps
  • Perform testing in the laboratory following procedures and protocols
  • Perform data checking and write up testing information
  • Be able to work under direct supervision


 

Qualifications


  • Minimal new HND graduate
  • HND with 3 years’ experience


 

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at our Loughborough Branch to submit your application.

 

If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Group's home page to read our GDPR Data Protection

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