Jobs in Stevenston

Job Title: Laboratory Technician 

Location: Renfrewshire

Salary: Competitive

About the Role

We are a well-established manufacturer of specialist industrial equipment, seeking a proactive and detail-driven Laboratory Technician to join our quality team. This is a hands-on, fully on-site role within a busy lab environment, carrying out routine testing on production materials to ensure our products consistently meet the highest quality standards. Full training will be provided to ensure you're fully equipped to carry out all testing procedures to the required standard.

You'll play a key part in maintaining product reliability across a range of technical manufacturing applications, working methodically to support quality at every stage of production.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare test samples ahead of scheduled laboratory analysis

Conduct a variety of chemical, mechanical, and weight-based product tests

Log results accurately and compile clear testing reports

Keep the laboratory tidy, organised, and operating to required standards

Follow all workplace health and safety guidelines during testing activities

What We're Looking For

A relevant chemistry-based qualification (e.g. HNC, HND) or comparable hands-on experience

Some exposure to a laboratory setting, whether through study, work placement, or employment

A sharp eye for detail and confidence following documented processes step by step

Well organised, with a structured and consistent way of working

General understanding of safe working practices in a lab setting

Any previous background in testing, sample handling, or data logging is a bonus, though not required

What's on Offer

Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience

Strong holiday allowance including festive-period shutdown

Generous contributory pension scheme

Employee wellbeing support programme

Additional employee perks throughout the year

Apply Now

If you're looking to build a career in laboratory-based quality testing within a stable, technically-focused manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this role or contact Elena Dimitrova at (url removed) or at number (phone number removed)