Job Description
Laboratory Assistant needed in Ledbury, Salary: £29,080 per annum (fixed-term: starting March, finishing July/August), Job Type: Full-time, Shift Pattern: 12-hour shifts (days, nights and weekends), immediate start available for the right candidate following successful interview process.About the Role:We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Laboratory Assistant to join a fast-paced manufacturing business on a fixed-term basis. You will play a key role supporting laboratory operations, performing analyses, maintaining equipment, and ensuring quality standards are met. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience and develop your career in laboratory and quality control.Key Responsibilities:
* Act as main shift contact for the QC laboratory
* Perform daily verification checks on laboratory equipment
* Collect and prepare samples from production areas
* Conduct wet chemistry testing, including Acidity (titration), Brix, Specific Gravity, Colour, Alcohol
* Carry out quality checks, including weights, visual condition, and Brix measurements
* Compare results to specifications and report any non-conformance
* Enter laboratory data accurately into SAP
* Manage stock and inventory control of laboratory chemicals
* Maintain a clean, safe, and organised laboratory environment
* Support wider Quality and Production teams as required
Skills & Requirements:
* Computer literate and confident using data systems (SAP experience desirable)
* Strong attention to detail and accuracy
* Good communication skills
* Ability to work in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment
* Experience of analytical testing in a production or laboratory environment (desirable)
Pay & Benefits:
* £29,080 per annum (fixed-term)
* Training and development opportunities
* Friendly and supportive team environment
How to Apply:To apply or find out more, contact Pertemps Gloucester: Unit A4, Elmbridge Court, Cheltenham Road East, Gloucester, GL3 1JZ. Call, Monday–Friday, 08:00–17:00. This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking production business offering a supportive team environment and hands-on laboratory experience. Apply today to be considered.