Environmental Lab Technician

Environmental Lab Technician Job

Are you looking to gain some experience in an Analytical Laboratory? Are you immediately available to begin?

A leading and successful provider of analytical testing and environmental services are currently seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the team in their environmental testing lab in Didcot, Oxfordshire, on a temp to perm basis. Ideal for graduates of Chemistry, or related disciplines, or if you have prior lab experience, or experience from a fast paced production environment. Due to the urgency of the role you must be immediately available to begin.

The role will occasionally involve driving to client sites to collect samples, so a full clean manual driving licence is essential.

• Receipt and analysis of samples using a range of analytical techniques.
• Ensure all work is conducted in line with relevant regulations and standards such as UKAS ISO
  17025, GLP.
• Occasional - a few times per quarter - drive to sites to collect samples.
• Temporary to permanent, full-time role Monday-Friday. 39 hours per week (Monday-Thursday 8:00am - 4:30pm, Friday 8:00am - 3:30pm).
• £12.71ph.

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline is highly beneficial but not essential.
• Experience in a fast paced production line environment highly beneficial (does not need to be lab based or in the scientific sector, e.g. working in a food production line would be beneficial).
• Must be highly motivated, with great attention to detail and problem solving capability, excellent communication skills and a strong appreciation for the principles of quality and efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
• You must be immediately available to begin and based a commutable distance from site in Didcot.
• Full Clean Driving Licence (Manual) is Essential.
• First Aid At Work Certificate preferred but not essential.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain full training and working experience within the field of lab-based analysis. Ideal for graduates of Chemistry or if you’re a particularly motivated individual with an interest in science, looking to get some experience in a lab.

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