Laboratory Technician

We are currently looking for a Lab Technician for a Chemical company in Reading.

Duties include:

• Organising & maintaining the chemical reagent & solvent stores.
• Order and manage stock and ensure rotation & replenishments are carried out.
• Ensure that the lab is maintained in a clean condition (facilities & glassware).
• Remove waste materials & dispose of materials as required.
• Maintain laboratory logs and conduct verification checks of balances, refrigerators & freezers.
• Dispense chemicals and materials as requested.
• Carry out basic laboratory operations as required
• Ensure compliance with the Health, Safety & Environmental standards, including standards of good housekeeping.

Ideal candidates will have experience working as a Laboratory Technician either in a Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Food or academic (School Technician) environment.

A qualification in Science (Chemistry/ Biology) is required for this role either A-Levels, BTEC, HNC or degree.