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Laboratory Technician

Harrogate, ENG
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Exciting Opportunity: Laboratory Technician in Ecotoxicology

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in custom-built laboratories within the Ecotoxicology Department of Environmental Risk Sciences, Smithers Ltd. Based in Harrogate, we are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician, ideally with previous GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and/or laboratory experience.

About the Role

The role is varied in nature and includes:

  • General housekeeping and cleaning
  • Culturing and maintenance of organisms
  • Routine maintenance of equipment and laboratory supplies

The successful candidate will work as part of a team and be mainly lab-based.

Working Hours

The role is 35 hours per week (with a full-time equivalent salary), from 9:00 till 12:30 on Saturday and 8:15 am to 4:30 pm Tuesday to Thursday.

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Training

Training will be given in all aspects of the role, including:

  • Set-up and maintenance of laboratory degradation studies
  • Sample analysis
  • Data processing
  • General laboratory and housekeeping duties

Responsibilities of the role may vary depending on your qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications and Experience

Required minimum qualifications are relevant A Level, or equivalent in a related scientific subject.

Interested applicants should have excellent IT skills, be well-organized, enthusiastic, and demonstrate a hands-on approach to work with an ability to use their initiative and apply knowledge. Excellent communication skills both written and oral are essential.

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We Offer

We offer opportunities to work in a fast-paced team alongside bright, interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

As a global employer, we also offer a generous benefit package to all our employees, including private healthcare, employer-matched pension contributions, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, annual health checks, eyecare vouchers, free mortgage advice service, and more.

There is no better time to join us!

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Skills

Laboratory techniques
Good Laboratory Practice
Sample analysis
Data processing
Equipment maintenance
Housekeeping
Culturing organisms
IT skills
Communication skills
Organization
Initiative
Scientific research

Location

North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom

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