Join Our Team as a Laboratory Technician Are you passionate about science and eager to contribute to the development of respiratory protection products? Our client, a leading organisation in the manufacturing industry, is looking for a dedicated Laboratory Technician to join their team in Aycliffe on a temporary basis. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a dynamic environment and make a difference Position Details: Location: Aycliffe Pay Rate: £18.60 per hour Working Pattern: Full Time (36.5 hours/week) Working Hours:- Monday to Thursday: 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM - Friday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM - Enjoy a well-deserved one-hour lunch break each day Contract Duration: 6 months Start Date: ASAP Key Responsibilities: As a Laboratory Technician, your contributions will be vital in ensuring the quality and compliance of respiratory protection products. Your duties will include: Conducting development, qualification, pre-compliance, and audit testing. Supporting current and future certifications of respiratory protection products. Understanding test methods and updating documentation as needed. Completing scheduled test equipment calibration and supporting safety audits and risk assessments. Managing consumables for the test equipment under your responsibility. Collaborating closely with the R&D organisation, product engineers, product developers, and certification and compliance teams. Supporting the Quality Management System to maintain certifications and accreditations of the R&D laboratory. What We're Looking For: To succeed in this role, you should have: A solid understanding of respiratory protection products, including performance, testing, and release criteria. Knowledge of respiratory protection testing requirements and awareness of EN standards. Familiarity with gas and vapour testing methods, reusable respirators, and powered and supplied air products. Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams, and Minitab. A Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited institution is a strong advantage. Why Join Us? Impactful Work: Play a crucial role in enhancing safety for individuals using respiratory protection products. Collaborative Environment: Work with passionate professionals in a supportive and innovative atmosphere. Career Growth: Gain valuable experience and skills that will enhance your career in the manufacturing industry. If you're ready to take on a new challenge and be part of a dedicated team, we want to hear from you Apply today and help us shape the future of respiratory protection How to Apply: Please submit your CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and why you would be a great fit for this role. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity Join us in making a difference - your next adventure awaits Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explains how we will use your information - please copy and paste the following link in to your browser