Contract Lab Technician Location: Carlisle Salary: £12.82 - £15.38 per hour Contract length: 6 Months CY Partners are working with a chemicals company to recruit a Contract Lab Technician. This role offers an excellent opportunity to apply analytical chemistry expertise within a dynamic industry environment. The successful candidate will be integral to quality control operations, ensuring product compliance and maintaining standards. This is a contract role based near Carlisle, with a friendly and collaborative team that values science and precision. Responsibilities * Perform routine and non-routine analytical tests on chemical products. * Ensure laboratory testing adheres to internal quality standards and relevant regulatory frameworks. * Document results accurately and prepare comprehensive reports for review and compliance purposes. * Maintain laboratory equipment, ensuring all instruments are calibrated and functioning correctly. * Collaborate with production and R&D teams to troubleshoot quality issues and provide technical support. * Ensure that all statutory and safety regulations are strictly followed within the laboratory environment. Requirements: * A BSc in a laboratory focussed degree or experience in a laboratory environment * Knowledge of analytical techniques. * Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively within a team. If you're interested in gaining practical experience in a lab apply now with a copy of your CV