Laboratory Technician

Malvern Panalytical; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services company in Nottingham is seeking a Laboratory Technician to assist in the production of standards and Certified Reference Materials. You will play a vital role in the preparation and analysis processes, contributing to the company's success in delivering quality materials. The ideal candidate has a scientific background, strong problem-solving skills, and is detail-oriented. Join this inclusive team and enjoy opportunities for professional growth and a friendly work environment.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Gym discounts

Volunteering days

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Be methodical and cleanliness conscious.
• Have a structured and logical approach.

Responsibilities

• The preparation of standards and CRMs, including weighing, splitting, pipetting, milling, pelletisation and fusion.
• Analysis of standards and CRMs using primarily XRF spectrometry and gravimetric techniques.
• Quality checking of standards and CRMs.

Skills

Good problem-solving skills

Good organizational skills

Attention to detail and quality

Good communication skills

Education

Minimum A-level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline

Job description

Job title - Laboratory Technician

Job Type - Full time

Location – UK – Nottingham – Onsite

Role benefits - Competitive Salary + Benefits Package

Become part of making the impossible possible.

About the role:

Are you able to work in an accurate and precise manner? Are you looking for a position in which you can contribute to the continued success of the standards and Certified Reference Material (CRM) production facility? Do you want to do this in an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our Analytical Services and Standards Production team!

In this role you will assist in the entire production process of standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) used for the calibration and validation of Malvern Panalytical's X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers.

What you’ll be doing:

• The preparation of standards and CRMs, including weighing, splitting, pipetting, milling, pelletisation and fusion
• Analysis of standards and CRMs using primarily XRF spectrometry and gravimetric techniques
• Quality checking of standards and CRMs
• Packing and shipping of standards and CRMs
• General office and laboratory duties
• Health and Safety of self and others

About you:

• Minimum A-level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, preferably with a chemistry or physics bias
• Must be able to follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Be methodical and be cleanliness conscious
• Have a structured and logical approach
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Work in an accurate and precise manner
• Good communication skills

Great to have?

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory
• COSHH, SDS and other Health and Safety system experience

What’s in It for You

• Be a part of an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture
• Drive growth within a leading global organisation whose purpose is to work with our customers, to make the world a better place
• Be a key member of our team in our amazing offices
• Gym discounts
• Volunteering days and much more

About us - Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps.

Together we are a powerful and highly complementary combination of market leading technologies.

We are the toolmakers for the world's most innovative companies, academic institutions, and government laboratories. We are their partners in discovery.

Malvern Panalytical instruments analyze the chemical, physical and structural nature of materials, from proteins to polymers and semiconductors to minerals. Our leading technologies measure particle size, shape, concentration and zeta potential, biomolecular interactions and stability, elemental concentrations and crystallographic structure.

Micromeritics manufactures systems for the characterization of particles, powders, and porous materials for a wide-range of end markets including catalysts, chemicals, building materials, clean-tech and battery. Our leading technologies measure surface area, porosity, density, adsorption and particle activity.

SciAps specializes in portable X-ray fluorescence (XRF), laser-based (LIBS) and near-infrared (NIR) analyzers to measure any element in any environment. SciAps is the Center of Excellence for our handheld instruments. We have a global footprint with R&D and manufacturing sites in North America, Europe, and Asia.

We are more than 2,500 employees in a customer-focused organization with sales and service offices in 20 countries, all committed to delivering expert and responsive customer support.

Part of Spectris plc, a publicly traded FTSE 250 company, Spectris combines precision with purpose, delivering progress for a more sustainable world. Precision is at the heart of what we do – our leading, high-tech instruments and software equip our customers to solve some of their greatest challenges to make the world cleaner, healthier and more productive.

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics & SciAps – Your Partners in Discovery

Malvern Panalytical, Micromeritics and SciAps, part of the Spectris Group, are committed to a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone can thrive and achieve a fulfilling career. Changing the world isn’t something you can do on your own, or with a single way of thinking; it takes a wide collection of experiences, stories, knowledge, and expertise. We encourage applications from underrepresented individuals and people with diverse backgrounds. Although we always select the most qualified applicant for each role and make all decisions without regard to race, sex, age, or any other protected class, we are an inclusive, equal opportunity organization that prizes diversity. Your unique perspective is important to us.