Graduate Lab Technician

Graduate Lab Technician - Aberdeen

26000 to 30000 per Annum

Permanent Opportunity

We are seeking a motivated Graduate Lab Technician to join a busy geotechnical laboratory team in Aberdeen. This is an excellent opportunity for a Graduate Lab Technician with some relevant experience to build a long-term career in ground investigation and materials testing. Working as a Graduate Lab Technician in Aberdeen, you will support a wide range of construction and infrastructure projects through high-quality laboratory analysis.

This organisation provides comprehensive ground investigation and testing services across Scotland, combining site-based expertise with advanced in-house laboratory capabilities. You'll be part of a skilled technical team delivering accurate, reliable data to support engineering design and development. Their laboratory is fully equipped to carry out a broad suite of soil, rock and materials testing, ensuring quick turnaround and high standards of quality.

The Role
As a Graduate Lab Technician, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking soil and material testing (e.g. classification, moisture content, strength testing)
• Preparing, logging and managing samples in line with industry standards
• Recording and processing laboratory data accurately
• Assisting with equipment calibration and maintenance
• Supporting both laboratory and occasional site-based testing activities

Working as a Graduate Lab Technician in Aberdeen, you will play a key role in ensuring data quality and supporting project delivery.

Candidate Requirements:
We are looking for a proactive Graduate Lab Technician in Aberdeen with:

• A degree (or equivalent) in geology, civil engineering or a related field
• 1-3 years' experience in a laboratory or technical environment (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• A full UK driving licence (desirable)

Company Benefits:

• Hands-on experience across a wide range of geotechnical testing services
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities
• A supportive, close-knit team environment
• Competitive salary and benefits

If you are a Graduate Lab Technician looking to advance your career in Aberdeen, we encourage you to apply.

Interested in this or other roles in Geotechnical or Geo-Environmental, please do not hesitate to contact William Lisle at (url removed) or call (phone number removed). We have many more vacancies available on our website.

This is a permanent role. Penguin Recruitment is operating as a Recruitment Agency in respect to this position.