Lab Technician

Company: SourceCo Recruitment
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Location: Herefordshire
Job Description:

Are you an experienced Lab Tech looking for your next step in your career?

SourceCo Recruitment are looking for a passionate and skilled Laboratory Technician to play a key role in delivering high-quality testing services within a long-term client in Hereford.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carry out routine laboratory work including microbiological, chemical, and serological analysis
  • Prepare media and perform testing to meet CLAS, RSA, UKAS, and DEFRA standards
  • Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to manage tasks and data
  • Liaise with internal and external customers to address queries and requests
  • Ensure adherence to environmental and QA controls, as well as task schedules
  • Participate in external Quality Assurance and Internal Quality Assurance (EQA/IQA) proficiency schemes

Requirements:

  • Proven experience or qualifications in laboratory work (Microbiological, Chemical, etc.)
  • Ability to follow strict laboratory protocols and standards
  • Strong communication skills and customer-focused approach
  • Ability to work efficiently in a rotating shift pattern

Salary:

  • Up to 27k per annum (13.43 per hour)

Hours of Work:

  • (Apply online only) (rotating shift pattern – 7 out of 14 days)

Shift Pattern Example (2-week cycle):

  • Week 1:
  • Tue-Wed: Off
  • Thu-Fri: On
  • Sat-Mon: Off

Week 2:

  • Tue-Wed: On
  • Thu-Fri: Off
  • Sat-Mon: On

This shift pattern repeats every 2 weeks.

If you are passionate about laboratory work and eager to develop your career in a supportive environment, apply below or call Branagh on (phone number removed) now!

Posted: April 8th, 2026