Laboratory Technician - new job in Rishton, UK

Title: Laboratory Technician
Location: Lancashire
Salary: Circa £25,000 (Depending on experience)
Job Type: 1-year fixed term contract
SRG is working with an industry leading power station, supplying electricity to the UK since the early 2000's. Due to an increased workload they are looking to hire a laboratory technician on a 12-month fixed term contract to support the eradication of PCB oil transformers. This role will consist of conducting chemical analysis on oil samples for identification of PCB. This role will suit candidates with a degree in chemistry or related subjects, experience using GC is desirable but not essential.
Benefits: You will join a successful business within a small team that boasts a relaxed working environment. 37.5 working hours per week, 8:00am-4:00pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00-3:30pm on Friday.
Role Description
- Chemical analysis of oil samples using GC to identify PCB.
- General laboratory maintenance.
- Maintaining accurate records.
Requirements
- A background in Chemistry (through education or industrial experience)
- A degree in Chemistry or similar is desirable but not essential.
- Experience using Gas Chromatography is desirable but not essential.
- Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.
- Organised with a keen attention to detail.
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on 0161 888 2557.
If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit www.srgtalent.com to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.
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Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
Contact Consultant:
Jack Palmer
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