We are looking for a Laboratory Technician to support our highly respected and knowledgeable Laboratory team. This is a full time, permanent position based in Bedford, with a fixed working pattern of 8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.

This position requires someone to provide laboratory support to the technical teams to ensure smooth running through management of waste and disposals, management of deliveries and consumables stocks, including receiving, documenting and ordering.

About The Team:

RPS Laboratories is a team of Analysts, Chemists, and Technicians that operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed, and forage crops.

We have state-of-the-art laboratories in Bedford and Manchester:

·      Our Manchester laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain MCERTS accreditation for the analysis of stack emissions.

·      Our Bedford laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for the analysis of PFAS chemicals following the monitoring required at the Buncefield oil terminal.

About You:

As a key member of the Laboratories business, your role as a Laboratory Technician is critical to helping us conduct investigations and formulate effective solutions to help our clients comply with international quality standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), environmental regulations, and much more.

By joining us you will collaborate with our clients, to design a tailored analytical programme to meet their complex regulatory needs. Leveraging our state-of-the-art instrumentation. You will be influential in providing analytical support during the remediation and clean-up project and subsequent routine monitoring.

Your Responsibilities:

Receiving and unpacking deliveries of consumables and chemicals throughout the day
Maintaining a working stock of consumables, reagents and chemicals including receipt, logging in and ordering to replenish stock levels
Preparing sampling kits, including addition of preservatives, and dispose of any unused kits safely following appropriate laboratory procedures
Keeping up to date records on the chemical inventory
Maintaining a clean and tidy working environment
Assisting with performing a range of laboratory checks
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

An interest in science, preferably with qualifications related to the science field
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment would be desirable
Good time management and organisational skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure
Demonstrated ability to follow written and verbal instructions, seeking advice where necessary
Ability to work with minimal supervision independently as well as part of a team
Good communication and interpersonal skills
Previous experience of working in a laboratory setting would be advantageous
Health and Safety
The role is physically demanding with a high degree of manual handling involved;

Handling of foods, including nuts
Working in cold environments
Exposure to noise
Operating machinery