Laboratory Technician

We have an immediate and urgent requirement for a Lab Technician on a long term temporary basis, with a key manufacturing client in the area, with an immediate start available. An opportunity to gain valuable experience within a super professional, friendly, laboratory team setting and in strongly supportive environment. Ideal Experience: Science related qualification and some lab experience a must Excellent planning, communication and organisational skills required together a confident ability to work independently with minimum supervision and under stringent timelines. The ability to learn new skills quickly. Must be a team player. The Role: The position is placed within the Quality Team, The Lab Technician is responsible for the testing of Raw Materials, Semi-finished and Finished Goods, produced within the organisation to the required standards in accordance with the relevant GMP requirements and internal procedures. Keeping detailed and up to date lab notebooks. Aid the validation and verification of new methods used within the QC Lab Work independently to carry out allocated tasks on a daily basis under instruction. Work with R & D/Technical Services regarding the introduction of new products for lab testing or support existing products. Performing testing in accordance with Stability programme in place, for all products. Keeping the retain sample programme up to date. Support the review and update of lab procedures and test methods Benefits, Salary, Hours of Work & Culture: Excellent rate of pay Long term temporary Super professional, friendly, laboratory team setting and in strongly supportive environment Applicants must be team players with good communication skills. Hours of work: 40 hour week 12 hour shifts, 4 days on 4 days off 0600 – 1800 Monday to Sunday inclusive (2 x 20 minute breaks and 1 x 35 minute break each day) Free parking Free company products at the discretion of the client Based in Folkestone Employee welfare is at the heart of everything