Lab Technician

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a Laboratory Technician for a role based at Portbury Docks, Bristol. Responsibilities include analysing samples, maintaining safety and cleanliness, and monitoring lab equipment. The ideal candidate should possess strong communication skills and a keen eye for detail. A background in a laboratory environment is preferred but not essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or Laboratory environment is desirable.
• Strong safety and hygiene awareness.
• Ability to maintain accurate records of work.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples using chemical and physical-chemical techniques.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area.
• Monitor the operation of instruments with minor adjustments as necessary.

Skills

Communication & Knowledge Sharing

Drive & Determination

Eye for detail

Education

A Level science or degree in related subject

Job description

Laboratory Technician

Portbury Docks, Bristol | £12.60 per hour | Monday - Friday | 2pm - 10pm | Due to location you must have transport |

Key Responsibilities:

• To analyse any of the samples normally dealt with by the Laboratory including internal checks and analysis of standards. Such analyses may be made using chemical and physical-chemical techniques and where appropriate the procedure to be followed for a given analysis will have to be decided.
• To work to the highest standards of Safety, Hygiene, discipline and performance as defined by Laboratory Procedures.
• To maintain a clean and tidy work area, refilling reagent bottles before they are empty and preparing new reagent and standard solutions for instrumentation.
• To maintain adequate records of work done and results obtained, reporting the latter promptly and drawing attention to unexpected features to Management.
• To monitor the daily operation of instruments, making minor adjustments etc as required and drawing Management's attention to any untoward occurrences.

Skills and Qualities:

• Communication & Knowledge Sharing.
• Drive & Determination.
• Eye for detail.

Desirable:

• Experience in a manufacturing or Laboratory environment.
• Desirable but not essential A Level science or degree in related subject.

Interested? Apply now or contact Lisa Jackson at Acorn by Synergie!

Acorn by Synergie acts as an employment business for the supply of temporary workers.