Laboratory Technician

Are you a science graduate looking to start your laboratory career, or do you already have hands-on laboratory experience and want to develop further within a growing renewables business? This is an excellent Laboratory Technician opportunity to join a company working within anaerobic digestion, biogas, environmental testing and sustainable agriculture. They are in the process of opening a brand new laboratory at their state of the art art AD site on the outskirts of Grantham, backed by Astra Zeneca. You do not need to have years of experience. This role could suit a recent graduate with a degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or a related subject. It could also suit someone without a degree who has gained practical laboratory experience in a workplace, college, food, water, wastewater, environmental, agricultural, chemistry, biology or process-led setting. You will be part of a brand-new, state-of-the-art laboratory near Grantham, working alongside the Laboratory Manager, Head of Bioprocess and Senior Biologist. You will support routine laboratory testing, sample preparation, analysis, reporting and general laboratory operation. This is a great opportunity to build your laboratory career within renewable energy while contributing to the safe, efficient and high-performing operation of anaerobic digestion plants. The Role As a Laboratory Technician, you will support the day-to-day running of the laboratory, carrying out routine testing and analysis on samples from operational sites. You will help with sample receipt, preparation, logging, testing, data entry, reporting and maintaining accurate laboratory records. You will also help ensure laboratory equipment is used correctly, the working environment is kept safe and organised, and all work is completed in line with SOPs, COSHH, health and safety procedures and quality standards. Full training and support will be provided, making this a strong opportunity for someone who is motivated, accurate, reliable and keen to develop within a technical laboratory environment. Key Responsibilities Carry out routine laboratory testing and sample analysis. Support the operation of a brand-new, state-of-the-art laboratory near Grantham. Work alongside the Laboratory Manager, Head of Bioprocess and Senior Biologist. Receive, log, prepare and process laboratory samples. Maintain accurate laboratory records, spreadsheets and databases. Enter test results and support routine reporting. Follow laboratory methods, SOPs, COSHH documents and risk assessments. Maintain high standards of accuracy, cleanliness and data quality. Help ensure equipment is used, cleaned and maintained correctly. Support stock control, consumables and general laboratory organisation. Work safely and follow all health, safety and quality procedures. Support sampling, testing and analysis linked to anaerobic digestion and biogas operations. Assist with new methods, laboratory improvements and R