Environmental Lab Technician – Dioxins & PAHs Analysis

Element Materials Technology; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual holiday

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with total 12%+

Flexible Working

Cycle Scheme

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Perks At Work Discount Scheme

Job summary

Element Materials Technology is hiring a Laboratory Technician for our Deeside Environmental laboratory. You will prepare and analyse routine samples for Dioxins, Furans, PCBs and PAHs, and send out client packages, while ensuring GMP and data quality.

You will calibrate instruments, maintain equipment, manage consumables, and document methods with senior analysts in a high-volume, fast-paced environment at our Deeside site.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related subject preferred.
• A-level Chemistry or other science/maths qualification.
• Experience in ISO 17025 commercial analytical laboratory advantageous.
• Must be motivated, organised and detail-focused.
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stack, soil, ash and water samples for analysis of Dioxins, Furans, PCBs and PAHs.
• Prepare send out packages to be shipped to clients.
• Prepare standards for spikes, calibration and quality purposes.
• Conduct analysis and reporting of results to company methods and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to good laboratory practice and housekeeping at all times.
• Instrument calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Prioritise workloads to ensure timely completion of tasks.
• Monitor stock levels and place orders to maintain consumables.
• Develop and document methods in collaboration with senior team members.
• Follow health, safety and quality procedures at all times.

Skills

Lab techniques

Attention to detail

Independent working

Education

Chemistry degree

A-level Chemistry or related science

Tools

ISO 17025 experience

Job description

Element Materials Technology is hiring a Laboratory Technician for our Deeside Environmental laboratory. You will prepare and analyse routine samples for Dioxins, Furans, PCBs and PAHs, and send out client packages, while ensuring GMP and data quality.

You will calibrate instruments, maintain equipment, manage consumables, and document methods with senior analysts in a high-volume, fast-paced environment at our Deeside site.