Laboratory technician Work, Jobs in Reading (with Salaries)

Laboratory (Chemical) Technician
Palace International Ltd. (trading as Spectro | Jet-Care) —Odiham
- £26,000 - £29,500 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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1h
Laboratory Technician
The Rosalind Franklin Institute —Harwell
- £29,300 a year
- Full-time
- Free parking
- Annual leave
3d
Staff Laboratory Technician
Fugro —Wallingford
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- IT
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Scientific Technician / Research Associate
Wild Bioscience —Milton
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
Quick apply
11d
(Fixed Term) Laboratory Technician, Clinical Biomarker Laboratory, Immunoassay
Moderna, Inc. —Oxford
- Overtime
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Laboratory experience
- Master's degree
- Annual leave
Laboratory Soil Technician
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. —Bracknell
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Referral programme
Applied Science Technician
QinetiQ —Farnborough
- £35,325 - £39,250 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Employee discount
PDS Process Laboratory Technician (Bank)
UK Health Security Agency —Didcot
- £27,335 - £28,442 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Care experience
10d
AIT Test Technician (Assembly, Integration and Test) - Lab Technician
MDA Space —Farnborough
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
QC Technologist (Microbiology)
Lonza —Slough
- Weekend availability
- Laboratory experience
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
AIT Test Technician (Assembly, Integration and Test) - Lab Technician
MDA —Farnborough
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Microsoft Office
- Organisational skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
Laboratory Technician
Avantor —Oxford
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- First Aid Certification
- Organisational skills
Laboratory Technician
Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Heavy lifting
- Communication skills
- Time management
Veterinary Equipment Service Technician (Remote – South East Region)
Photon Surgical Systems Ltd —Slough
- From £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Software troubleshooting
- Laboratory experience
- English
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1h
Quality Control Process Technician
Elements Solutions Inc —Wantage
- Microsoft Excel
- Quality control
- IT
- Free parking
Apprentice Electronics Test Technician
EnSilica —Abingdon
- £25,000 - £26,000 a year
- Full-time
- Time management
- Annual leave
Laboratory Assistant (ID4754)
Animal and Plant Health Agency —Weybridge
- £29,770 a year
- Overtime
- Doctoral degree
- Presentation skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
11d
Research Technician in Clinical Islet Isolation and Transplantation (Maternity Cover)
University of Oxford —Oxford
- £28,437 - £32,108 a year
- Full-time
- Laboratory experience
- Communication skills
6d
Senior Science Technician - School
Bohunt Farnborough —Farnborough
- From £20,678 a year
- Part-time
- In-person
- School
- Free parking
- Sick pay
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10d
Design Technology Technician
The Wavell School —Farnborough
- £27,780 - £30,564 a year
- Part-time
- Laboratory experience
- Analysis skills
- Quality control
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11d

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Laboratory (Chemical) Technician

Palace International Ltd. (trading as Spectro | Jet-Care)
Odiham

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Job details

Full-time
£26,000 - £29,500 a year
1 hour ago

Benefits

Free parking
Additional leave
Annual leave
Company pension
On-site parking

Qualifications

Laboratory experience
English
Microsoft Office
Analysis skills
Quality assurance

Full job description

Company Overview

Palace International Ltd. (trading as Spectro | Jet-Care) has been at the forefront of condition monitoring services since 1976. Spectro | Jet-Care offer a comprehensive range of services – Oil, Hydraulic Fluid, Fuel, Debris, and Filter Analysis, and Engine Trend Monitoring by Gas Path Analysis (GPA) – all developed to identify operational issues at the earliest possible stage. With 50 years’ experience and specialist knowledge, our unique partnership approach enables clients to rigorously monitor the condition of equipment - clearly, accurately, and efficiently.

Overview

Due to continued success, growth, and new services, vacancies are available in our ISO 17025 accredited chemical laboratory at Odiham, Hampshire. These are for permanent, full time positions across all levels ranging from opportunities for inexperienced, entry level technicians, to more senior chemists requiring technical backgrounds and commercial laboratory analytical experience. For the right candidates, positions have scope for career development and advancement within the laboratory.

Responsibilities

The work involves preparation and testing samples of oil, lubricants, fuel, etc., and for senior positions, reporting of the results to Clients, in line with Quality Assurance Standards. Full on-the-job training and instruction required to carry out these duties, will be provided. Some of the duties are listed below:

preparation of chemical solvent and control/calibration of samples;
preparation of test samples and sample testing;
maintaining quality control checks;
interpreting test results;
maintaining good laboratory practices and assisting with general housekeeping duties;
disposal of used chemicals and test samples.

Skills

We are looking for applicants who are enthusiastic, motivated, with a willingness to learn, who are able to use their initiative, and think independently. The successful candidate should:

have an interest in Chemistry - for more senior positions should have a degree in a scientific discipline, normally Chemistry;
for senior positions should normally have a technical background and analytical experience in the oil industry and commercial laboratories;
be a careful and methodical worker, with good attention to detail;
be able to work to deadlines, in a fast paced and routine environment;
have neat handwriting and a good standard of both Maths and English;
be PC literate, and have some experience in the use of Microsoft Office;
be able to work in a team and to communicate with all levels of staff; and for more senior positions, Clients;
be familiar with and committed to quality assurance.

Hours and Pay

Starting salaries range from £26,000 to £29,500 pa subject to skills, qualifications, and experience. These are reviewed after successful completion of the probation period, and yearly thereafter.

We operate various working shifts for lab technicians, however we are now focusing on the following hours, arranged in a four-week rota:

Two weeks in four, working Monday to Friday, 37½ hours per week, 7½ hours plus a one-hour unpaid lunch break per day, daytime start and end times as agreed with the manager/supervisor.
One week in four will include a normal 7½ hour working day on the Saturday, currently 8:00 am to 4:00 pm including a ½ hour unpaid lunch break, with one day taken off in lieu during the week or the following week.
One week in four will include late shift working Monday to Friday, currently 1.30 pm to 10.00 pm, including a one-hour unpaid lunch break.

Benefits and Applications

You will be joining a stable and well-established organisation, in state-of-the-art offices, offering a very comfortable working environment, with a purpose-built laboratory facility. In the busy laboratory and your day-to-day tasks, over time you will have the opportunity to use a variety of test methods and equipment. Other benefits include annual leave 28 days rising to 33 days pa pro-rata (inclusive of Bank/Public holidays), work related contributory pension scheme, free Wi-Fi, and on-site parking. Further details are available at https://www.spectro-oil.com/laboratory-services.html.

Please apply with your latest detailed CV, a covering note, and an indication of your salary expectations, via email to: [email protected].

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: £26,000.00-£29,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave
Company pension
Free parking
On-site parking

Work Location: In person

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