Laboratory Technician

This is a perfect opportunity for a recent graduate looking to kick start their career or someone with a keen interest in Chemistry/Science. You will be provided with full training and be surrounded by knowledgeable people in the industry. This is an excellent chance to join a business who is committed to creating a sustainable planet.

As the Laboratory Technician you will be responsible for maintaining a safe and efficient operation of all activities in the laboratory including health & safety and quality.

Responsibilities of the Laboratory Technician also include:

1. Perform routine and non-routine quality control analysis and interpretation using an array of equipment (GC, GCMS, XRF, IC, Bomb calorimetry, Titrations, Karl Fisher, Hydrometers and more).
2. Sign off and dispatch materials to customers, ensuring required specification is met.
3. Authorise the receipt of loads onto site.
4. Perform data entry and filing of reports to ensure that accurate analytical data is presented in the correct format and in a timely fashion to all relevant parties.
5. Carry out safety critical tasks / analysis required as per procedure dictates.
6. Maintain good housekeeping & cleaning standards within the laboratory.
7. To aid wastewater management.
8. Liaise and communicate results effectively and efficiently to other departments.
9. Perform calibrations and QC checks of lab equipment.
10. Ensure that non-conforming materials are communicated effectively.
11. Undertake project work to improve laboratory and plant processes.
12. Promote a high standard of health and safety within the laboratory.
13. Reporting of near miss accidents and incidents.
14. Make relevant continuous improvement suggestions to supervisors / management and monitor equipment performance.