Laboratory Technician is responsible for performing testing on samples for purposes such as quantitative analysis, quality control, and process control. He/ she is also responsible for general maintenance of laboratory equipment and the safety / cleanliness of the laboratory.
Specific Responsibilities:
1. Receiving, logging in, and generating work orders for all samples received in the laboratory.
2. Performing the required analysis.
3. Documenting each test result and maintaining neat, complete, and accurate records. Must prepare corresponding quality control charts.
4. Performing quality assurance/ quality control testing. Must calibrate and verify each instrument as needed and maintain in clean working condition.
5. Maintaining and cleaning laboratory instruments, equipment, and supplies.
6. Keeping laboratory clean and orderly.
Qualifications:
Position requires a Chemistry / Science based education. Must possess basic computer, mathematics and science skills. Must also demonstrate ability to grasp new procedures quickly and be capable of working independently upon completion of training.
Good eyesight and able to clearly see colour changes (for Titrations) (Candidate cannot be colour blind).
Must have 2 to 5 years relevant experience and be able to demonstrate evidence to be able to work unsupervised and be goal oriented.
Be familiar with ASTM / IP standard test methods and working knowledge of GC, HPLC and ICP equipment would be preferred.
Good inter-personal skills and the ability to communicate with employees and outside consultants, executive management, and colleagues.
Position provides testing support for the shipping industry, which is 24/7, 365 days per year and requires a high degree of flexibility, also involves anti-social working which can be days, nights, weekends, and bank holidays.
Good working understanding of safe laboratory practices and training issues.
Clean full driving license and meet our insurance criteria requirements.
Local candidate preferred. Must be eligible to live/work in the UK.
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