Lab Technician Rate of pay - £14.93 per hour Location - Edinburgh East Hours - 36 hours per week. Mon - Wed, Sat & Sun. Flexible with hours between 8am & 6pm Duration - 3 months with possible extension Immediate start The successful candidate will be: Carry out scientific analysis/examination of samples or site investigations within set precision and accuracy standards to meet or exceed customer requirements of quality & turnaround time within a UKAS quality assurance framework. Maintaining stocks of glassware, chemicals, gases and other materials Carrying out analysis of samples in the laboratory or on site using a range of microscopical, wet chemical and/or instrument techniques Collecting, cleaning and, where appropriate, decontaminating laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles and storage containers Cleaning the laboratory premises, particularly the communal benches, cupboards and shelves, fume cupboards, corridors, wash-up area and storage areas Transferring samples from reception area to the appropriate storage places Disposing of old samples or arrange for their disposal in accordance with laboratory procedures Arranging safe and recorded storage of specific completed samples required for future reference Arranging for the safe return of specific samples as requested by customers Providing a delivery and collection service for the laboratory as required You should: Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field Have experience within a UKAS accredited testing laboratory Have experience of undertaking scientific analysis, examination and interpretation Driving licence is desirable If you have the right skills and experience for this role please apply directly via this advert