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, 09:00–17:00 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