Senior Laboratory Technician

• Support the River Water Quality Monitoring (RWQM) programme on a 12-month fixed-term contract
• Manage calibration, maintenance, and registration of water quality monitoring equipment
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulatory requirements and deliver accurate, reliable data
• Support day-to-day laboratory operations
• Contribute technical expertise to method development, problem-solving, and continuous improvement
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet operational deadlines and respond to changing priorities
• Support implementation and optimisation of laboratory methods and processes
• Conduct quality control checks and maintain accurate equipment records and full audit trails
• Deliver training and coaching to laboratory technicians and contribute to competency assessments
• Provide technical troubleshooting and liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and manufacturers
• Maintain stock levels of consumables, reagents, and equipment
• Help Severn Trent understand, protect, and enhance river quality across its region

Requirements

• Qualified in environmental sciences, ideally chemistry, or minimum of three years laboratory experience
• Passion for and existing knowledge around water quality processes and river health is ideal
• Strong analytical and methodical thinking
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and high attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Excellent stakeholder management skills
• Experience in data analysis
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to prioritise work streams
• Good IT skills
• Previous experience working in a regulated environment
• HNC/HND in a relevant science-based subject (degree level highly desirable) or minimum of 3 years laboratory experience
• May be required to participate in standby rota cover

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in water quality monitoring and laboratory operations, with a strong focus on compliance, data accuracy, and continuous improvement. Capable of delivering training and technical support while managing equipment and resources effectively.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Water Quality Monitoring
• Laboratory Operations Management
• Data Analysis
• Environmental Compliance
• Technical Troubleshooting

ATS Optimization Keywords Hard Skills

• Calibration of Equipment
• Method Development
• Quality Control Checks
• Data Analysis
• Laboratory Techniques

Soft Skills

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving
• Attention to Detail
• Stakeholder Management
• Organisational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Science
• Degree in Environmental Sciences or Chemistry

Industry Keywords

• Environmental Regulatory Requirements
• Continuous Improvement
• River Health
• Audit Trails
• Consumables Management

Tools & Technologies

• Laboratory Equipment
• Water Quality Monitoring Tools
• IT Skills