This role is located in Sciantec, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. With over 30 years’ experience in the agri and aquaculture sectors, Sciantec, part of Cawood Scientific, offers a complete analytical service for feedingstuffs, ingredients, raw materials, compound feed, meals, premixes, and forages. Our expertise in animal feed safety and nutrition, combined with modern testing facilities and broad analytical capacity, enables our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to deliver specialist services for all associated sectors, including feed mills, pet foods, research and development, and commodities traders. Learn more about Sciantec by clicking here.
Job Description
* Proactively managing the workload, including helping with other work as and when required.
* Have a good understanding of aseptic technique and good lab practice, helping to maintain standards by noticing and reporting issues to the Team Leader or Section Manager.
* Possess in-depth knowledge of some methods, assisting in method development and carrying out pre-planned method validation work when required.
* Be involved in the training and guidance of staff where applicable.
* Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance where applicable.
* Contribute towards problem solving.
* Conduct the Salmonella method from start to finish, including confirmation of positive results.
* Conduct confirmations for other bacteria.
* Communicate with all co-workers in a professional manner regarding any discrepancies/queries, ensuring emails are addressed and dealt with promptly.
* Sort samples and ensure they correspond with the relevant paperwork.
* Correctly report all samples into LIMS.
* Prepare dry culture media in line with our Standard Operating Procedures.
* Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
* Maintain Cawood credibility by portraying a positive image and keeping equipment and PPE clean.
* Respect company equipment, using them per guidelines and reporting any damage to management as soon as possible.
* Work as a team, maintaining morale and actively offering help and assistance wherever possible.
* Keep safety at the forefront of lab work, proactively reporting accidents and near misses to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
* Assist with on-site training of new employees, providing proactive support to ensure their onboarding is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.
* Use the following instrumentation, after successful training: balances, incubators, autoclaves, preparators, dilumats, and pipettes.
* Complete training to be a Fire Marshall, First Aider, or Internal Auditor as required.
* Demonstrate diligence.
* Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies, and procedures.
* Maintain safe, compliant, and effective working standards.
* Show efficiency by constantly reviewing and optimizing your ways of working.
* Share good practices and be prepared to suggest better ways of working.
* Work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality standards.
* Communicate effectively and understand the structural reporting lines that support you.
* Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly.
* Embrace continuous improvement by seizing opportunities for personal development and seeking clarity when needed.
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