Laboratory Technician

Cawood; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in environmental waste analysis seeks dedicated individuals for its Environmental Prep Team. This role involves preparing and grinding soil samples, ensuring safety and efficiency while collaborating with team members. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment. Join a company committed to improving agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability, where your contributions will make a tangible impact.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm and energy to manage high workloads, including heavy lifting.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and grind environmental waste soil samples.
• Sort and grind IBA/APCR samples while maintaining safety standards.
• Assist in training new employees within the Environmental Prep Team.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Attention to Detail

Organizational Skills

Initiative

Ability to Multitask

Capacity to Handle High Workloads

Willingness to Work Unsociable Hours

Tools

Retsch Grinders

Shatterbox

Job description

Job Description

This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, is 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and grind fresh environmental waste soil samples. Experience with Retsch grinders and shatterbox preferred; full training will be provided.
• Weigh and organize samples into pre-prepared IBA batches, and distribute sample extracts along with lab and job sheets.
• Sort and grind fresh IBA/ APCR samples.
• Calculate and record the Dry Matter Percentage of environmental soils, IBA, and APCR samples.
• Prepare digestate samples.
• Calculate and record the Dry Matter Percentage of digestate samples.
• Rotate and dispose of soil, slurry extracts, and samples appropriately.
• Unload and transport heavy batches of soil and IBA samples within the Environmental Department.
• When workload requires, assist in other preparation roles within the Environmental Prep Team.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures diligently.
• Maintain a professional image by keeping equipment, vehicles, and PPE clean.
• Respect company equipment and vehicles, using them as per guidelines and reporting any damage promptly.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, supporting colleagues and maintaining morale.
• Prioritize safety by proactively reporting accidents and near misses to management, in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with on-site training of new employees, ensuring a friendly, engaging, and inspiring onboarding experience.

Skills and Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, energy, and capacity to handle high workloads, including heavy lifting.
• Effective teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Ability to take initiative and perform hands-on tasks.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail with the ability to multitask.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to work unsociable hours.
• Experience in high-volume, fast-paced environments.