Laboratory Technician

The Role

ALS Laboratories is excited to welcome Laboratory Technicians to join our friendly team in Chatteris. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a modern food laboratory where your work directly supports food safety and quality.

In this varied role, you’ll test a wide range of food products and ingredients using different analytical techniques, while also lending a hand to our sample receipt team when needed. We’re looking for someone with a keen eye for detail who enjoys following clear processes and takes pride in delivering accurate, reliable results.

If you’re looking to grow your career in a supportive environment and make a meaningful impact every day, we’d love to hear from you.

About the Position

Shifts Available:

Monday to Friday

• 1.30pm to 10pm
• 11am to 7.30pm

Rolling two-week shift pattern (Sunday–Thursday)

• Week 1: Sun 9am to 6pm, Mon to Thurs 9am to 5pm
• Week 2: Sun 9am to 6pm, Mon to Thurs 2.30pm to 11pm

Rolling two-week shift pattern (Saturday + Tuesday–Friday)

• Week 1: Sat 9am to 7.30pm, Tue to Fri 11am to 8pm
• Week 2: Sat 9am to 7.30pm, Tue to Fri 2.30pm to 11pm

Contract: Full time, permanent
Annual Salary: £25,834 per annum

The Day to Day

• Play a key role in ensuring the safety and quality of food by carrying out laboratory testing using approved methods.
• Contribute to a smooth and efficient lab environment supporting consistent results.
• Help maintain high standards by completing daily quality checks and calibrating equipment with care and attention.
• Take pride in keeping your workspace clean, organised, and safe for everyone.
• Support a positive safety culture by following Quality Management and Health & Safety practices at all times.
• Keep clear and accurate records so results are reliable, traceable, and ready to support team decisions.

The Essentials

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment.
• Meticulous attention to detail, especially in reading, understanding and carrying out instructions.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good IT skills.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Methodical approach.

Our Benefits Include

• Annual leave commencing at 20 days (rising to 24).
• Ability to buy annual leave.
• Enhanced company sick pay scheme.
• Salary progression scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• ‘Celebrating Success’ recognition awards.
• Perkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning/study support.
• Group personal pension plan.
• Car parking on-site.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.

Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. 

At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. 

We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

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.