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    Element

    Logistics and Operations

    Laboratory Technician

    Flintshire-Deeside, United KingdomOn-SiteFull-timePosted 3w ago
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    Job description

    Overview

    We currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician at our Deeside Environmental laboratory. The successful candidate will join a small team working in the Dioxins and Furans lab. Your duties will include preparing and analysing routine and non-routine samples using a variety of techniques following laboratory procedures.

    Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world.  The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver.  The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data in the format of choice.

    Responsibilities

    • Preparing stack, soil, ash and water samples for analysis of Dioxins, Furans, PCBs and PAHs
    • Preparing send out packages to be shipped to our clients
    • Preparing standards for spikes, calibration and quality purposes
    • Conducting analysis and reporting of results to company methods and procedures
    • Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice and housekeeping at all times
    • Instrument calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting
    • Prioritising workloads to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
    • Ensuring a continual supply of laboratory consumables by monitoring stock levels and placing orders
    • Development and documentation of methods in conjunction with senior analytical team members
    • Follow health, safety and quality procedures at all times

    Skills / Qualifications

    • A degree qualification in Chemistry or a Chemistry related subject is preferential
    • A ‘level Chemistry or another science/maths qualification
    • Alternative qualifications will be considered depending on relevant equivalent experience
    • Experience within an ISO 17025 commercial analytical laboratory would be advantageous
    • A motivated, organised individual, with a positive attitude
    • Excellent attention to detail
    • Ability to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines

    Benefits of working at Element

    33 days annual holiday, consisting of 25 days annual holiday and 8 days public / x4 Life Assurance  / Legal & General Pension scheme with total contributions up to 12% / Flexible Working / Cycle Scheme / Recommend a Friend Bonus / Perks At Work Discount Scheme

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    To apply please email [email protected]

    Diversity Statement

    At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

    All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

    The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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    Element

    Element is a company that provides services requiring physical labor, including lifting heavy objects, working at heights, and adapting to various work environments and weather conditions. They value team players with a strong ability to learn new processes and systems.

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