{"id":1468428,"url":"https://alion.io/job/als-media-technician","title":"Media Technician","company":{"id":449653,"name":"ALS","domain":"alsglobal.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/als-4","size_band":"1001-5000","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":80,"open_postings":60,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.783,"repost_share":0,"time_to_fill_p50_days":25,"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"}},"role":"Field & Service","role_family":"Field & Service","seniority":null,"employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Sittingbourne, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":26867,"max":null,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":35543},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-29T15:31:17Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-29","last_verified_at":"2026-10-15T09:21:28Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":15,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":15},"description":"At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.\nWhen you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.\nMedia Technician\nALS is seeking a Laboratory Media Technician to join our Microbiology team in Sittingbourne. In this hands-on role, you’ll play an important part in supporting laboratory operations by preparing high-quality media used in microbiological testing.\nWe’re looking for someone with strong attention to detail, the ability to follow procedures accurately, and a proactive approach to keeping essential materials readily available. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in Life Sciences within a busy and supportive laboratory environment.\nIf this sounds like the right opportunity for you, we’d love to hear from you.\nAbout the Role\nDays Per Week: 4on/4off 9am to 9pm\nContract: Full Time and Permanent\nAnnual Salary: £26,867 + £2000 Location Allowance\nHiring Manager: Marcin Kruk\nClosing Date: Tuesday 6th October 2026\nThe Day to Day\nTo perform work allocated without deviation from the documented methodology and / or procedure whilst maintaining high levels of quality control.\nTo perform daily quality control checks and calibrations.\nTo notify laboratory management if any stocks require replenishing.\nEnsure that the media preparation areas are kept clean and tidy.\nTo remove waste frequently and ensure it is disposed of in the correct manner.\nTo ensure that all records are completed concisely and accurately with paperwork written in clear handwriting.\nThe Essentials\nGCSEs in scientific subject preferred\nGood written and verbal communication skills\nAbility to work in a team environment\nGood organisational skills\nGood analytical and numerical skills\nMotivation to work in a dynamic and client focused workplace\nGeneral computer literacy skills\nPrevious LIMS experience preferable\nOur Benefits Include:\nAnnual Leave commencing at 20 days (pro rata for part time)\nAnnual leave entitlement increases with length of service\nAbility to Buy annual leave.\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme\nSalary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.\n‘Value Awards’ Recognition Awards\nPerkbox membership providing access to discount vouchers and wellness hub.\nLearning/study support\nGroup Personal Pension Plan\nCar Parking on-site\nWorking at ALS\nThe ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.\nOur values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.\nAt 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.\nWe want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.\nEveryone Matters\nALS 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.\nALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.\nEligibility\nTo be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.\nHow to apply\nPlease apply on-line and provide a resume & cover letter that best demonstrate your motivation and ability to meet the requirements of this role.","description_format":"text","description_chars":3677,"description_truncated":false,"requirements":{"experience_years_min":null,"management_years_min":null,"team_size_min":null,"manages_managers":false,"education":null,"security_clearance":false,"languages":[]},"benefits":["Annual leave"],"hiring_locations":[],"hiring_excludes":[],"relocation_offered":false,"industries":["Testing, Inspection & Certification","Medical Laboratories"],"lifecycle":[{"event":"open","at":"2026-09-29T15:31:17Z"}],"visa":[],"liveness":{"score":43,"band":"fade","label":"Fading","p_open":1,"p_active":0.478,"p_room":0.9,"age_days":15,"expected_fill_days":25,"reasons":["conf:1","stale_co","velocity","win:mid","comp:brand"],"computed_at":"2026-10-15T05:46:00Z"},"pay":{"stated_usd_annual":35543,"is_top_pay":false},"html_url":"https://alion.io/job/als-media-technician","json_url":"https://alion.io/job/als-media-technician.json","meta":{"generated_at":"2026-10-15T11:39:49Z","cache_seconds":300,"methodology":"https://alion.io/methodology","terms":"https://alion.io/terms","contact":"https://alion.io/contact","api":"https://alion.io/developers","about":"Alion is a live layer of people, companies and AI agents: who they are, whether they are real and active right now, what they do and how to work with them, readable by people and by agents and paid per call.","catalog":"https://alion.io/catalog.json","usage":{"tier":"crawler_verified","counted_by":"address","units_charged":1,"used_today":17930,"day_limit":null,"remaining_today":null,"minute_limit":300,"resets_at":"2026-10-16T00:00:00Z"}},"offers":[{"id":"company.slices","title":"One company in depth, by slice","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002,"plus_per_slice":{"credits":0.05,"usd":0.005}},"unit":"per company, plus each slice with data","note":"the employer in depth","call":{"mcp_tool":"get_company","arguments":{"id":449653},"rest":"https://alion.io/mcp/rest/get_company?id=449653"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.slices&for=job%2Fals-media-technician"},{"id":"market.stats","title":"A market slice: pay, demand and time to fill","status":"live","price":{"credits":1,"usd":0.1},"unit":"per slice","note":"pay, demand and time to fill for this role and place","call":{"mcp_tool":"market_stats"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=market.stats&for=job%2Fals-media-technician"},{"id":"job.search","title":"Open jobs by role, technology, place, pay and visa","status":"live","price":{"credits":0.02,"usd":0.002},"unit":"per posting in a list","note":"similar open postings","call":{"mcp_tool":"search_jobs"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=job.search&for=job%2Fals-media-technician"},{"id":"company.verify","title":"Is this company real and active right now","status":"pilot","price":null,"unit":"per company","request":{"url":"https://alion.io/catalog/request","method":"POST","body":"{\"offer\": \"company.verify\", \"for\": \"job/als-media-technician\", \"note\": \"what you need it for\"}"},"human":"https://alion.io/catalog?offer=company.verify&for=job%2Fals-media-technician"}]}