Laboratory Technician

TotalEnergies; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in the United Kingdom is seeking a qualified individual to manage and document projects, provide technical support, and conduct analyses. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a science or engineering discipline, essential laboratory experience, and strong communication skills. Responsibilities also include training personnel and interacting with stakeholders on technical subjects. This role offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Laboratory experience essential, bitumen industry experience preferable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and document projects for technical support.
• Propose and gain support for project directions.
• Carry out literature searches for technical development.
• Update management on project progress.
• Interact with internal stakeholders on technical subjects.
• Write test methods and reports for internal and external use.
• Participate in various assessments as required.
• Train staff and external personnel as needed.

Skills

Good communication skills

IT literate

Self-motivated

Education

Degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline

Job description

Responsibilities

• Developing, managing, actioning and documenting projects, to cover agreed technical support to affiliates
• Proposing and gaining support for the general direction of specific projects to be worked on
• Carrying out literature searches, to assist in all areas of technical development
• Updating management on project/work progress in a pre-agreed format
• Undertaking all aspects of analysis, as required
• Interacting with internal stakeholders on technical subjects, especially within Operations for production of specialty grades
• Writing new in-house test methods, as appropriate, and reports/articles for internal and external use
• Participating in Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, MOC processes etc as required
• Training other members of staff and external personnel, as required
• Attending training courses /seminars and completing competency modules as appropriate
• Ensuring the laboratory and equipment is kept clean, tidy and free of hazards
• Any other tasks as directed by management

Qualifications

• Educated to degree or equivalent level, in a science or engineering discipline
• Laboratory experience essential, bitumen industry experience preferable
• Good communication skills
• IT literate
• Self-motivated, able to independently and within a team setting