Lab assistant

BNJ Consultants Ltd; Tamworth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials testing laboratory in the UK is seeking a candidate with strong practical and analytical skills to process and analyze samples. The role involves preparing powder samples and conducting laboratory analyses adhering to ethical standards. Candidates should have experience in a lab environment and possess excellent attention to detail. The company offers full training and a supportive work environment with additional perks including free parking and access to a bonus scheme.

Benefits

Full training and career development opportunities

Supportive, safety-focused working environment

Free on-site parking

Access to company bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Strong practical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and written instructions accurately.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• Experience within a laboratory or materials testing environment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, process, and analyse samples to the highest ethical standards.
• Prepare representative samples using techniques such as milling, splitting, riffling, and sieving.
• Conduct analysis using ICP-OES, XRF, and Leco Carbon analysers.
• Perform routine equipment checks, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Uphold cleanliness and organisation in the laboratory.

Skills

Practical skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Key role responsibilities, to:

• Receive, process, and analyse samples to the highest ethical standards.
• Prepare representative samples using techniques such as milling, splitting, riffling, and sieving.
• Prepare powder samples for analysis using Fire Assay, Oxidising Fusion, and classic wet chemistry techniques.
• Conduct analysis using ICP-OES, XRF, and Leco Carbon analysers.
• Perform routine equipment checks, calibrations, and maintenance.
• Uphold cleanliness and organisation in the laboratory at all times.
• Conduct analysis using ICP-OES, XRF, and Leco Carbon analysers
• Work safely and in full compliance with HSE standards and company procedures.

Essential skills and requirements:

• Strong practical and analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures and written instructions accurately.
• Excellent teamwork skills with the ability to work independently when required.
• Experience within a laboratory or materials testing environment

You will receive:

• Full training and career development opportunities
• A supportive, safety focused working environment
• Free on site parking
• Access to company bonus scheme

Working hours - Monday - Friday (Apply online only)