Lab Technician

August 28, 2025
£13 - £13
Urgent

Job Description

STEM Recruitment solutions have an exciting opportunity for four temporary Laboratory Technicians to support a busy laboratory site in Penicuik for approximately four months, covering workload through to Christmas/New Year.

Role Overview
Successful candidates will work within a UKAS-accredited laboratory, following good laboratory practices. Duties will include:

  • Handling and processing samples on receipt
  • Laying, drying, and milling soil samples
  • Sample disposal and stock rotation
  • Basic soil analysis (including texture assessments)

Details

  • Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday, 09 00
  • Pay Rate: £13.42 per hour
  • Experience: No prior laboratory experience required ideal for those looking to gain experience in an accredited lab. Must be hard-working, reliable, and comfortable with a high volume of manual tasks, particularly soil milling.

STEM Recruitment Solutions Ltd operates as both a Recruitment Agency and a Recruitment Business. We endeavour to reply to all applications when possible however on occasions this may not be possible due to volumes of responses. STEM Recruitment is a Scientific, Engineering and Manufacturing Recruitment business supplying talented staff to permanent and temporary opportunities.

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