Vacancy Detail

Laboratory Technician

Talent STEM are partnering with an established chemical manufacturing organisation in the Sunderland / County Durham area to recruit a Laboratory Technician on a 12-month temporary contract.

This is a hands-on laboratory role supporting the testing and analysis of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods within a busy chemical manufacturing environment.

The position would suit someone with previous practical laboratory experience, ideally gained within a chemistry, analytical, quality control or chemical manufacturing laboratory. You do not need experience with every analytical technique used on site, provided you have a good grounding in laboratory work and are comfortable learning new testing methods.

Key responsibilities

- Carry out routine laboratory testing of raw materials, intermediate products and finished goods.

- Undertake quantitative and qualitative analysis using a range of laboratory techniques.

- Analyse process and environmental samples, including pH, TSS and COD testing.

- Support testing and validation activities relating to new plant equipment and technical projects.

- Accurately record, interpret and communicate analytical results.

- Maintain high standards of laboratory documentation, housekeeping and health and safety.

Candidate profile

We are interested in speaking with candidates who have:

- A degree in Chemistry or another relevant scientific subject.

- Previous practical laboratory experience.

- Experience gained within chemistry, analytical, quality control, chemical manufacturing, pharmaceutical, environmental or materials laboratories would be particularly relevant.

What's on offer

- £14.00 per hour

- 12-month temporary contract

- Monday to Friday

- Rotating early day and back shifts

- Broad exposure to laboratory and analytical testing within a chemical manufacturing environment

Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM.

Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, chemical, pharmaceutical, manufacturing, environmental, biotechnology, FMCG and medical device sectors across the UK.

Location: Sunderland / Durham | Salary: £14.00 - £14.20 per hour | Job type: Contract | Posted: 20/08/2026