Analytical Lab Assistant: Ore Prep & Support

SLR Consulting Ltd; Truro; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with discretionary

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Life, income, and travel insurance

Salary sacrifice car lease and cycle‑2

Flexible, hybrid and agile working

25 days' annual leave plus flexible p

Buy or sell leave options

Core working hours

Cross-border remote working and sabbat

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Workplace Nursery benefit

Volunteering and Community Giving

Employee Assistance Programme

Specialist support for mental health,"

Job summary

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Analyst to join its Analytical Team at Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, Baldhu, near Truro. The role assists with preparing ore samples for analysis and supports day-to-day lab operations, with a focus on housekeeping, stock management and instrument upkeep.

You will work closely with Analytical Chemists, maintain lab standards and contribute to safe, efficient testing workflows in a busy facility.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in English, Mathematics and Science required.
• Experience in laboratory environments is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to follow procedures and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Preparing ore, metallurgical and test work samples for analysis.
• Cleaning, maintaining and organising laboratory work areas to ensure a safe and efficient working environment.
• Washing, drying and storing laboratory equipment, glassware and consumables.
• Preparing laboratory reagents, solutions and consumables for use by Analytical Chemists.
• Assisting laboratory staff with routine sample preparation and analytical support activities.
• Monitoring and replenishing laboratory consumables and chemical stocks.
• Disposing of chemicals and laboratory waste safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintaining, calibrating and cleaning laboratory equipment.
• Entering sample information into the laboratory tracking system.
• Supporting the wider Analytical Team with day-to-day laboratory operations as required.

Skills

Strong teamwork

Clear communication

Time management

Organisational abilities

Quality control

Independent worker

Education

GCSE English

GCSE Mathematics

GCSE Science

Tools

Laboratory safety procedures

Job description

SLR Consulting Ltd is seeking an Assistant Laboratory Analyst to join its Analytical Team at Wheal Jane Earth Science Park, Baldhu, near Truro. The role assists with preparing ore samples for analysis and supports day-to-day lab operations, with a focus on housekeeping, stock management and instrument upkeep.

You will work closely with Analytical Chemists, maintain lab standards and contribute to safe, efficient testing workflows in a busy facility.