Laboratory Technician

Element Materials Technology; Garden City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental laboratory in Wales is seeking a Laboratory Technician to coordinate supplies and ensure safety protocols are followed. The ideal candidate will be organized, motivated, and possess a clean driving license. Responsibilities include maintaining documentation, ensuring proper chemical storage, and communicating supply needs with staff. This role offers opportunities for growth within a global company dedicated to innovation and service excellence.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Inclusive company culture

Qualifications

• Clean driving license is essential.
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines.
• Good communication skills with laboratory staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with laboratory staff to understand supply needs.
• Maintain a well-organised system for document tracking.
• Ensure proper storage of stock/chemicals.

Skills

Organised

Motivated

Attention to detail

Team player

Tools

Forklift (counterbalance)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with laboratory staff to understand their supply needs and ensure timely delivery
• Maintain a well-organised system for tracking and documenting the movement of supplies within the laboratory
• Ensure proper storage of the stock/chemicals in collaboration with technical staff
• Adhere to all laboratory safety guidelines, including proper handling, storage, and disposal of hazardous materials
• Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) and guidelines for handling and transporting materials
• Communicate effectively with laboratory staff regarding stock availability, order status, and related matters
• Keeping the warehouse environment clean and tidy
• Ad hoc duties including Disposal and Washing Coolboxes
• Clean Driving licence/Forklift (counterbalance) essential

Requirements / Skills

• Organised and motivated
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
• Highly motivated and organised individual
• Good attention to detail
• A team player with a positive attitude

About the Company

Element Environmental Laboratory has an excellent opportunity for a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN to join the team within our Deeside Laboratory. Element Environmental Laboratory Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver. The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data in the format of choice., Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'. When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access. While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization. At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.