Asbestos Analyst / Occupational Hygiene Technician

Eurofins; Welshpool; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading life sciences company is hiring for the role of Asbestos Analyst / Occupational Hygiene Technician in Welshpool, UK. This full-time position includes laboratory and possible field work, with responsibilities for sample preparation and analysis. Candidates should possess a Certificate or Diploma in Laboratory Techniques and relevant experience is beneficial. This role offers valuable career advancement opportunities, with competitive benefits including extra superannuation.

Benefits

Extra 1.5% superannuation

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with great opportunity for career advancement.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience with field work and associated record keeping will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples for analysis according to requirements.
• Perform routine analyses and validations efficiently.
• Conduct analysis of respirable and inhalable dust.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Strong attention to detail

Education

Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services. It is also one of the global independent market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, CDMO, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies.

In over just 30 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to over 62,000 staff across a network of more than 1000 independent companies in over 62 countries and operating more than 900 laboratories. Eurofins offers a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products, as well as providing innovative clinical diagnostic testing services, as one of the leading global emerging players in specialised clinical diagnostics testing. In 2022, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR € 6.515 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins Environment Testing Australia is an Environmental testing network of fully accredited laboratories. With a staff of over 300 our laboratories are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Brisbane and with Client Service Offices located in Adelaide, Darwin, Newcastle and Wollongong. We also operate field sampling services out of Melbourne and Sydney. We specialise in all areas of Environmental analysis, including Contaminated Soil, Sludge, Sediments, Leachate, Soil Vapour, Trade Waste Effluents, Sewage Effluents, Stack Emissions, Work Place Air, Ambient Air, Dust, Drinking Water, Surface Water run off, River & Stream Monitoring, Seawater, and Groundwater.

Job Description

• Full time ongoing position based in Welshpool, WA.
• Monday - Friday, 11am - 7pm.
• Extra 1.5% superannuation paid on top of National standard rate.

The Asbestos Analyst / Occupational Hygiene Technician role is primarily a laboratory based role, however may also include a field work component. Additionally, assisting the laboratory function by ensuring all samples are prepared and analysed in a timely manner while assisting with various other laboratory duties, to achieve operational, customer and quality requirements. Reporting to the Supervisor, this position will be accountable for but not limited to:

• Prepare samples for analysis in accordance with sample/analysis requirements and preparation methods.
• Perform routine analysis, validations and project work in an efficient and effective manner.
• Analysis conducted will include respirable fibre counting, asbestos identification, inhalable and respirable dust (and associated airborne workplace contaminants), and diesel particulate analysis.
• Ensure external and internal clients’ requirements are met / exceeded.
• Ensure efficient utilisation of laboratory materials.
• Operate, calibrate and maintain equipment/instruments as required.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position with great opportunity for career advancement.
• Certificate / Diploma in Laboratory Techniques.
• Experience in a commercial laboratory will be an advantage.
• Experience with field work and associated record keeping will be an advantage.
• A proven ability to learn quickly and work under minimal supervision.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to structure thoughts.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to multi-task.
• Excellent technical and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail. Previous laboratory experience will be well regarded, however extensive training will be provided to the right candidate.

Additional Information

We will be reviewing applications as they are received, so if you believe you are ready for this exciting, challenging and rewarding position please applyas soon as possibleby submitting your cover letter and resume that outlines your interest and suitability for the position.

This opportunity is only open to candidates who are eligible to work in Australia/New Zealand, and already have work rights or an appropriate working visa.