Laboratory Technician I

BH-320289
  • Competitive
  • England South East Fawley
  • Contract
  • Petrochemical
If you are a Laboratory Technician in the South of England with experience in Plant Monitoring and Process Engineering, and are looking for a new role in 2026, please get in touch!

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Job Title:
Laboratory Technician I
Location: Fawley
Contract Length: 12 Months
Job Description:
Support/assist the lab supervisors/chemists by performing routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and in-process samples, to support plant operations for the purpose of quality assurance/control. Perform calibration and maintenance of test equipment. Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures. Utilize analytical instruments to address quality assurance/control issues. Prepare chemical stock solutions and reagents, as well as set preparation standards. Position will receive direction and support.

SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS
Polytechnic graduate with the background in Chemical/Process/Technical Engineering. Computer-literate. Preferable experience in quality control systems.

Scope of Work
The Environmental Technician carries out daily routine Environmental analysis of plant effluent streams and performs environmental analysis in response to Company incidents. Plant monitoring analysis includes metals by AA method, MBG testing and other titration analysis. This is a full-time temporary role to run for 12 months, requiring 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with the possibility of contract extension.

· Perform routine and non-routine laboratory analysis/wet chemistry on product and process samples for the purpose of quality assurance and control.

· Prepare samples and ensure accurate data generation and records, in accordance with the standard operating procedures.

· Knowledge and experience in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.

· Specialized knowledge in GC-MS, AA testing, calibration and maintenance is highly desirable.

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