Chemistry Laboratory Technician

Are you a proactive organized individual who has an interest in science? If so, our Chemistry Laboratory Technician role may be the next step in your career. This role will assist analysts in the preparation and sub sampling of incoming samples and housekeeping.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Water Samples for testing, by filtering samples, splitting them into separate containers and adding different acids.

• Recording and Storage of water samples. Undertake data entry using a Laboratory Information Management System including relocation of samples.

• Housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory work area is clean, tidy and free from rubbish. Liaising with logistics and senior analysts on stock control.

• Undertake laboratory analysis of water from a variety of sources following simple practical wet chemistry techniques

• Ensuring that procedures are followed routinely and departures or changes are brought to the attention of the Senior Analyst, Deputy Laboratory Manager or Laboratory Manager

• Implementing all aspects of the Quality Management System and associated documentation and to notify Senior Analysts and/or Laboratory Manager of any departure from the Quality Management System and procedures

• To uphold and comply with the statutory provision of the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 and any other relevant legislation and policies or procedures relating to Health & Safety at Work.

• The Scientific Officers will uphold and comply with the requirements of International Standard EN ISO/IEC 17025 ‘General Requirements for the competence of testing and calibration laboratories’.

• To undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility requested by a senior manager.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• A minimum of G.C.S.E grade C or above in Science, Maths and English is desirable.

• Basic computer skills

DESIRED EXPERIENCE BUT NOT ESSENTIAL:

• Industry Experience.

SALARY: £23,480.37

LOCATION: Crayford, Kent. Onsite parking.

WORKING PATTERN: Monday-Friday, 37.5h per week

COMPANY BENEFITS: Company funded 1% benefit allowance, 2 wellbeing days, pension, enhanced parental leave, 28 days holiday, bank holidays.