Laboratory Technician
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Occupation Type
Laboratory technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£33,400
(£17.13 per hour)
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Description
PerkinElmer is seeking a detail-oriented and reliable Laboratory Technician to provide comprehensive laboratory operations, equipment support, and documentation services at a customer site. The role supports day-to-day laboratory functionality by ensuring consumables, equipment, facilities, and documentation systems are maintained in a compliant, safe, and inspection-ready state.
The successful candidate will work within the PerkinElmer OneSource Laboratory Services organization and collaborate closely with Customer laboratory staff and management. This position plays a critical role in enabling efficient laboratory operations by supporting inventory management, equipment upkeep, housekeeping, safety compliance, and high-quality documentation practices in accordance with Customer SOPs and regulatory requirements.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent contract.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will work within the PerkinElmer OneSource Laboratory Services organization and collaborate closely with Customer laboratory staff and management. This position plays a critical role in enabling efficient laboratory operations by supporting inventory management, equipment upkeep, housekeeping, safety compliance, and high-quality documentation practices in accordance with Customer SOPs and regulatory requirements.
This is a 12 month fixed term contract with possibility of extension or conversion to permanent contract.
Job Responsibilities:
- Support receipt, unpacking, labeling, organization, and inventory management of laboratory consumables and reagents in accordance with Customer-defined procedures.
Critical Skills:
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow SOPs and regulatory requirements precisely.
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills to support multiple laboratory tasks simultaneously.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for routine reporting and issue escalation.
- Ability to work independently while remaining responsive to Customer priorities.
- Service-oriented mindset with a focus on reliability, accuracy, and compliance.
- Ability to document activities clearly and maintain accurate records.
- 5x GCSEs at Grade 4 or equivalent vocational qualifications
- 1-2 years’ experience in a customer facing role
- 1–2 years of experience working in a laboratory environment following defined SOPs.
- Hands-on experience with laboratory operations, equipment checks, and consumable management.
- Experience supporting regulated or compliance-driven laboratory environments (e.g., GLP, GXP, or QA-supported labs).
- Hands-on experience with laboratory equipment maintenance, calibration coordination, or autoclave operation.
- Familiarity with inventory management systems or laboratory asset tracking.
- Experience supporting audits, inspections, or quality assurance activities.
- Experience working in a customer-facing or contract laboratory support role.