Laboratory Technician
- Employer
- Undisclosed Company
- Location
- Oxfordshire, Kidlington
- Salary
- £22000 - £24000 per annum
- Closing date
- 1 Mar 2019
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- Sector
- Scientific
- Job Type
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full-time
My client is seeking a Laboratory & Process Technician who wants to solve major challenges in food hygiene and safety to build a better world and help realise our vision.
You will undertake analytical testing of water samples using a variety of methodologies including titration and Ion Chromatography to test and demonstrate the safe use of prototype devices for the generation of disinfectants. The position will suit someone with chemistry, biochemistry, microbiology, engineering or a laboratory background. The successful individual will be provided with full training of the methods employed and will be curious to learn why this testing is being undertaken and why our chosen methodologies are being used. The position has scope to develop into a wider role within the company and will provide good opportunities to learn regulatory requirements for the food industry.
Essential Skills and Qualifications Required
Previous experience working within a Laboratory, manufacturing or engineering workshop environment
Ability to prioritise workload to ensure that samples are processed to meet requirements
Self-motivated with a high attention to detail and a methodical approach
Experience of Titration and Ion Chromatography methodologies or working in a scale-up chemical lab would be ideal but full training will be provided
Experience of working in a production environment/workshop
HND or higher e.g. Analytical Chemistry / Physics / Microbiology / Biology / Engineering
Key Responsibilities
Testing samples from trials performed on the customer site
Support running QC methods, water analysis on daily basis
Test and validate prototype devices
Ability to demonstrate the use of these devices on trial environments (customer sites)
Ability and skills to train users with different backgrounds on how to use the devices safely
Support Health and Safety COSHH assessments on the use of these devices in production environments
Monitoring scale-up process (validation, sample preparation for external analysis)
Optimise the generation of disinfectants using onsite generators
Validation of SOP, round robins, creation of test workflows
Performing laboratory tests to produce reliable and precise data to support scientific investigations
Ensuring all Data is recorded promptly and accurately
Ability to analyse data and write reports
Support general lab duties such as reagent preparation, handling of chemical waste, etc.
What we offer
Salary c£24k, bonus scheme, Up to 5% matched contributions pension scheme, 25 days annual leave and excellent learning and development opportunities in a fast-growing organisation.
If you are interested in applying for this position, please send your cv or call 01865 245257
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