Job
Title: Laboratory Technician Job Reference: 369
Location: Boston
Job Type: 37.5
hrs a week, hours: 8:30 – 17:00,
Salary: Salary
£19,000 - £23,000 depending on skills and experience
To
carry out preparation, testing and reporting on samples of materials, fibres
and feather, by agreed methodology, as directed by the Quality/Laboratory
Manager. This will be with the use of basic and advanced instrumentation
techniques.
Key Duties:
•Perform
sample analysis to an acceptable standard and in accordance with established
procedures
•Maintain
accurate records of testing and sample calculations
•Produce
reports for samples tested and input of sample results into the Labs IT system
•Participate
in Laboratory Proficiency Schemes
•Maintain
the laboratory to an acceptable level of housekeeping
•Ensure
that all equipment within the Laboratory is maintained to an acceptable
operating standard and all calibrations are maintained
•Assist
with audits and ensuring compliance at all times with laboratory systems, rules
and procedures, including external accreditation (ISO 9001) and ensure that
appropriate quality assurance controls are carried out on a regular basis
within the laboratory
·
Assist the Quality/Laboratory Manager with
preparation for ISO 17025 accreditation
•Ensure
that relevant COSHH assessments are consulted for the substances being used
•Ability
to test a large number of samples, obtain the correct results and issue factual
reports
•Ability
to work individually, or as part of a team, and to provide assistance to others
when required.
·
Applicants should be qualified to a minimum
of A Level Science, or equivalent.
·
Good IT skills (knowledge of Excel is a must)
·
At least 1 year’s experience of working in a laboratory
·
Ideally have experience working in an R&D
environment
If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post,
please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person
to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk
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