Asbestos Scientist

Templarfox Consultancy Ltd; Burnley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company as an Asbestos Scientist, where you'll be responsible for managing and delivering workflow and analysis of Asbestos samples using advanced lab techniques. This role requires a science educational background, with the opportunity to grow in a supportive environment focused on excellence in laboratory practices.

Qualifications

• Experience with microscopes or SEM is essential.
• Preferably has experience in UKAS accredited laboratory, but training can be provided.
• Pro-active, excellent eyesight, calm and patient nature.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze asbestos samples adhering to strict standards.
• Perform analysis using SEM and report results.
• Manage laboratory efficiency and housekeeping.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Attention to detail

Analytical problem solving

Communication skills

IT literacy

Education

A-levels in Science/Maths or HND or Degree in a science discipline

Tools

Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM)

MS Word

Excel

Job description

Asbestos Scientist

Are you looking to begin a career in the Environmental Science industry? Are you a graduate with a science-based degree?

You will support the business in delivering services to clients, your principal role will manage and delivery the workflow of Asbestos samples for preparation, analysis via Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM ) with reporting and assisting in the weekly running of the laboratory.

Summary of duties to include but not limited to:

• laboratory focused duties, including preparation and analysis of samples in adherence to strict analytical and quality standards.
• Set up and Perform analysis using microscopes or SEM
• Data entry of all results collected from analysis carried out.
• Formulating and writing asbestos analysis reports
• Responsible for the efficiency and output of the laboratory
• Laboratory housekeeping – cleaning and maintaining stock levels

Requirements

• Experience / knowledge of working with microscopes or Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), is essential.
• Ideally experience of working in UKAS accredited laboratory but training can be provided
• Qualification: Scientific/Maths A-levels or HND or Degree in a science discipline
• Ability to manage own load, work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
• You will need to be pro-active, have excellent eyesight and be of calm and patient nature with ability to analytical problem solve.
• You will need to be IT literate and have experience of using MS Word and Excel.
• You will be required to have good communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work well with colleagues across all areas of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a growing company not to be missed, so please apply now! The company are offering a very competitive package to attract the best candidates.

Key words: Asbestos technician, Laboratory analyst, Laboratory technician, SEM Analyst, Asbestos Scientist

About us: Templarfox is a privately owned recruitment business leading in executive search, management selection, Salary benchmarking and Business development services. The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK and on this occasion TemplarFox Consultancy is acting as an employment agency.