Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Analytical Chemistry
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Location: Southampton, UK
Function: Research & Development
Pay: £18.51 per hour
Contract Length: 6 months+ (Minimum)
About the Role
We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join our fast-paced Research & Development team in Southampton. This role offers hands-on experience in analytical chemistry, supporting day-to-day laboratory operations and contributing to the preparation and analysis of materials using fast-screening analytical tools.
You'll play a key role in maintaining lab efficiency, ensuring smooth operation of equipment, preparing samples, and supporting analytical workflows-all within a collaborative and innovation-driven environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare materials and samples for analysis using fast-screening tools and support analytical workflows.
- Conduct sample registration, preparation, organisation, and storage-ensuring full traceability and compliance.
- Support chemical methodology implementation, quality control routines, and day-to-day lab operations.
- Perform routine instrument maintenance, calibration, and quality checks.
- Maintain lab supplies, inventories, and ensure compliance with laboratory standards.
- Use internal systems to support planning activities and maintain accurate technical records.
What We're Looking For
Technical Experience:
- Practical experience in an analytical chemistry lab, ideally with exposure to chromatographic and spectroscopic techniques.
- Understanding of analytical routines, particularly involving LC (Liquid Chromatography) and spectroscopic tools such as NIR and FTIR.
Skills and Attributes:
- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and implement appropriate solutions. xgikmsk
- Effective communicator with good planning, organisation, and teamwork abilities.
- A self-starter who can work independently and adapt to cha...
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