Laboratory technician

Laboratory Technician / Senior Laboratory Technician

Hemel Hempstead, UK

Overview

We have an option for an experienced or fairly new Technician to join our team at Structural Soils, part of the RSK Group.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

Main Grade Technician

• 0-2 years’ relevant experience
• Perform routine soil and rock sample preparation and testing
• Work under supervision while developing core technical competencies
• Follow established procedures with precision, safety, and efficiency
• Perform basic calculations and maintain accurate records
• Build confidence in standard laboratory methods and quality processes

Senior Technician

• 2-6 years’ experience
• Lead complex testing operations with minimal supervision
• Operate and troubleshoot laboratory apparatus
• Interpret preliminary test data and validate results
• Mentor junior staff and support small team workflows
• Contribute to quality assurance, safety compliance, and continuous improvement

Person Specification

• Previous geotechnical testing laboratory experience or have an interest in a career as a laboratory technician
• Organised and methodical
• Team player
• Strong communication skills
• Good level of literacy and numeracy
• Must be able to lift, carry, push, and pull equipment and sample containers weighing up to 20 kg and if required to stand for short or long periods

Salary and Benefits

• Salary commensurate with experience
• A flexible benefits programme including the option to buy additional holidays and private health care
• Access to mental health support
• Discounted gym memberships
• Full training and development provided

Equal Opportunities

The RSK Group are an equal opportunities employer.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

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