Lab Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Analytical Chemistry
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.

• Effective communicator with good planning, organisation, and teamwork abilities.

• A self-starter who can work independently and adapt to changing priorities.

• Attention to detail and a proactive attitude toward improving lab processes.

Qualifications:

• A degree (minimum BSc preferred) in Chemistry, Biochemistry, or a related scientific field.

• Confident user of Microsoft Office tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and able to work with internal databases.

Why Join Us?

This is a great opportunity to build practical skills in a high-functioning lab environment while contributing to innovative analytical projects. You'll work alongside experienced scientists and gain exposure to industry-standard techniques and processes.

If you're passionate about science, thrive in a laboratory setting, and are looking to grow your analytical skills, we'd love to hear from you.