Laboratory Technician
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £12.88 to £13.38 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Hawarden, Flintshire, CH5 2DH |
| Company: | HR GO Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 16031656_1773680766 |
Summary
We are seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Laboratory Technician to join a busy laboratory team. The successful candidate will perform routine laboratory tasks, support experimental work, and help maintain a safe, efficient working environment.
Job Title: Laboratory Technician
Pay: £12.88-£13.38 per hour, paid weekly
Location: Sandycroft
Hours: Mon-Fri 8.30am-5pm
Key responsibilities:
- Prepare samples according to standard operating procedures (SOPs)
- Carry out routine analyses, assays and tests accurately and consistently
- Operate and maintain common laboratory equipment (e.g., centrifuges, spectrophotometers, pH meters, microscopes)
- Record, analyse and report data clearly and promptly; maintain laboratory notebooks and electronic records
- Perform equipment calibration, cleaning and basic troubleshooting
- Monitor inventory, order supplies and manage stocks
- Follow health, safety and waste disposal procedures; ensure compliance with relevant regulations and quality standards
- Support quality control activities, including running controls and participating in audits
- Assist senior staff with experimental setups and ad hoc tasks as required
Required skills and experience:
- Relevant scientific qualification (e.g., BTEC/NVQ/HNC/HND in a laboratory discipline, A-levels with science subjects, or equivalent practical experience)
- Proven hands-on laboratory experience and familiarity with routine lab techniques
- Good attention to detail and strong organisational skills
- Accurate pipetting and sample handling skills
- Competent IT skills, including experience with spreadsheets and electronic data entry
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Understanding of laboratory health & safety, including safe handling of chemicals and biological materials
Why you should work for HRGO:
- Easy online registration process, that can be done from home
- Modern portal for accessing all documents relating to your assignment including holidays, shift planner
- Weekly pay
- Temp to perm opportunity
- Accessible via public transport, also has plenty of free parking
- 28 days holiday
- Pension contributions
- Dedicated account manager that will assist you throughout your assignment
If you are interested, please call 01513471110 and ensure you are registered on the HRGO website: Find a job in the UK | HRGO Recruitment