Job responsibilities To provide a high quality and timely service. To follow departmental procedures and health and safety rules at all times. To avoid waste and work in a cost-effective way at all times. To identify problems within the areas that they are working and report them to their manager. To maintain clear and concise communication with users of the service at all times. To take part in any training required to maintain an up to date knowledge of all equipment and techniques used in areas in which they work. To help to ensure that all work is carried out to the standards necessary for UKAS Accreditation. To carry out preliminary inspection and preparation of samples under supervision. To follow at all times the instructions set out in Standard Operating Procedures. To undertake routine laboratory cleaning duties as required.