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Lab Technician
Site Chemist – Birmingham
Location
Birmingham
Shift Pattern
Rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 and 14:00–22:00)
About The Opportunity
An established UK organisation is seeking a Laboratory Chemist to join its technical team in Birmingham. The company operates within a highly regulated industrial environment and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, environmental responsibility, and operational excellence.
This role suits candidates with a scientific qualification or practical laboratory experience gained in fields such as technical, manufacturing, process, or science-based environments. Applicants with industry experience and a strong willingness to learn are encouraged to apply.
The role requires flexibility due to rotating shifts. While a full UK driving licence is advantageous for occasional operational tasks, it is not essential.
The Role
The Laboratory Chemist will support laboratory operations by:
- Testing and analysing samples
- Maintaining records and documentation
- Adhering to quality, health, safety, and environmental procedures
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As part of a wider technical team, the candidate will contribute to ensuring sample accuracy, laboratory standards, and compliance.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out laboratory analysis on various samples in line with established procedures and regulatory requirements.
- Assess incoming samples against agreed acceptance criteria.
- Assist in maintenance, calibration, and upkeep of laboratory equipment.
- Record and maintain accurate laboratory data using computerised systems.
- Support technical documentation and record management.
- Promote compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental procedures.
- Ensure safe working practices across the site.
- Maintain a clean, organised, and professional laboratory environment.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping.
- Support regulatory and compliance activities and assist with additional duties as required.
Candidate Requirements
Desirable
Experience & Qualifications
- Qualification in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Biological Science, or a related discipline.
- Previous laboratory, technical, manufacturing, testing, or science-based experience.
- Experience working in a regulated industry.
- Familiarity with laboratory equipment and testing methodologies.
- Full UK driving licence (advantageous).
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Skills & Attributes
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
- Ability to follow procedures and maintain detailed records.
- Good communication skills.
- Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.
- Reliable and flexible approach to shift work.
- Commitment to high standards of quality, safety, and compliance.
What’s On Offer
- Opportunity to join a stable, well-established organisation.
- Structured training and ongoing professional development.
- Hands-on laboratory experience in a regulated setting.
- Collaborative, supportive team culture.
- Long-term career prospects within a growing technical function.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG – The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.
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