Laboratory Technician

Laboratory Technician - Prescot

We are looking for 2 motivated and detail oriented Laboratory Technicians to join our busy laboratory team in Prescot. The role involves working with a range of precious and base metal samples, delivering accurate, high quality analytical services while upholding the highest standards of quality, safety and efficiency. Full training will be provided for the successful candidates.

Location: Prescot

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday (06:00 - 14:00 and 13:30 - 21:30)

Contract: Full Time & Permanent

Hours: 37.5 per week

Closing Date: Monday 27th July 2026

Day to Day Responsibilities

• Preparing and weighing samples of various commodities in line with analytical method requirements.
• Working with precious and base metal samples.
• Carrying out routine laboratory tasks accurately while adhering to quality assurance guidelines.
• Performing basic instrument operation and routine maintenance.
• Using standard laboratory equipment, including analytical balances, for sample preparation and weighing.
• Organising and planning daily workloads to meet operational requirements.
• Promoting and maintaining high standards of health and safety within the laboratory.
• Storing samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.
• Recording laboratory data accurately using LIMS and other IT systems.
• Disposing of used solutions safely and appropriately.
• Adhering to company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Maintaining company quality standards, including ISO9001 and UKASISO/IEC17025.

Key Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Basic knowledge of glassware care and COSHH regulations.
• Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to remain focused and work accurately in a busy laboratory environment.
• Experience working within a team focused, results driven environment.
• Degree or current studies in a relevant scientific discipline (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with instrumentation including XRF, ICP, auto fusion, auto titration and fire assay (desirable but not essential).
• Wet chemistry laboratory experience (desirable).
• Flexibility to work overtime during busy periods when required.

Benefits

• Attractive salary
• Private healthcare
• Shift allowance
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 6% employer pension contribution
• Free parking
• Fully subsidised staff canteen

Equal Opportunity Employer

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued. ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a citizen or permanent resident of the country you are applying for, or hold or be able to obtain a valid working visa.