Laboratory Soil Technician

Cawood; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading scientific analysis firm in Bracknell is seeking a dedicated individual for a full-time laboratory role involving sample preparation and analysis. Responsibilities include making extraction solutions, operating laboratory machinery, and assisting with training new employees. The ideal candidate should be enthusiastic, detail-oriented, and possess strong communication skills. This position offers a salary of £23,000 per year and includes benefits such as private medical insurance and on-site parking.

Benefits

On-site parking

Private medical insurance

Referral programme

Qualifications

• Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.
• Experience working with high-volume turnover of work in a busy environment.
• Must take initiative.

Responsibilities

• Make up extraction solution and dispense solution into extraction pots.
• Operate Subsampling Unit to place samples into tubes ready for analysis.
• Assist with on-site training of new employees.

Skills

Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to handle high levels of workload

Strong communication skills

Highly organised and excellent time management skills

Excellent team player with the ability to work alone

Ability to conduct hands-on work

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by referring to our materials.

Responsibilities

• Make up extraction solution by following the Standard Operating Procedures and dispense solution into extraction pots.
• Scoop samples into individual extraction pots. High attention to detail is required to ensure no errors while working with high-volume workload.
• Place extraction pots into shaker machinery and once completed pour into filtration unit through filter paper.
• Operate Subsampling Unit to place samples into tubes ready for analysis.
• Perform maintenance on the equipment when required.
• To work in other preparation roles within the company as the workload dictates.
• Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image; keeping equipment, and PPE clean.
• Respect company equipment and use as per guidelines. Report any damage to management as soon as possible.
• Work as a team and maintain morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
• Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
• Keeping safety at the forefront of laboratory work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
• When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing support and ensuring their onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging and inspiring.

Key Skills

• Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to handle high levels of workload which include heavy lifting.
• Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.
• Must take initiative and have the ability to conduct hands-on work.
• Strong communication skills
• Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
• Highly organised and excellent time management skills.
• Excellent team player with the ability to work alone.
• Experience working with high-volume turnover of work in a busy environment

Notes

Please note: This role is based on an early shift pattern. Early starts are mandatory.

Job Details

• Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
• Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits

• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Ability To Commute/Relocate

• Bracknell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Authorisation

• United Kingdom (required)

Shift Availability

• Day shift (required)