https://jobs.co.uk/job/laboratory-technician-pertemps-edinburgh-contracts--8b329247-2a9b-4933-ba9f-7641da324a7e RSS feed for Laboratory Technician at Pertemps Edinburgh Contracts. en-gb Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:08:32 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/laboratory-technician-pertemps-edinburgh-contracts--8b329247-2a9b-4933-ba9f-7641da324a7e https://jobs.co.uk/job/laboratory-technician-pertemps-edinburgh-contracts--8b329247-2a9b-4933-ba9f-7641da324a7e Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:40:16 GMT Location: Leith | Salary: £16.07 per hour | Type: Full time, Temporary | Pertemps are delighted to be working with our valued public sector client to recruit a Laboratory Technician on a temporary basis. Role: Laboratory Technician Location: Edinburgh East (Seafield – Scientific Services) Working Hours: 08:30 – 17:00 (36 hours per week) – typical days off are Thursday and Friday Pay Rate: £16.07 per hour Duration: Temporary, ongoing Start Date: ASAP About the Opportunity This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build or develop a career in laboratory science, particularly within microbiology . You’ll gain hands-on experience working in a professional lab environment, supporting essential testing processes that contribute to public health and safety. Working as part of a collaborative microbiology team, you’ll play a key role in ensuring samples are prepared, processed, and recorded accurately while maintaining high laboratory standards. Key Responsibilities In this varied and practical role, your duties will include: Preparing food and water samples for microbiological testing Accurately recording data and maintaining laboratory records Organising and transferring samples to appropriate storage ar... Full time, Temporary