Laboratory Technician

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

Job summary

A technical support company in Preston is seeking a Project Manager to develop and manage technical projects. The ideal candidate will have a degree in a science or engineering discipline and laboratory experience, preferably in the bitumen industry. Excellent communication skills and IT literacy are essential. This role involves collaboration with internal stakeholders and documentation of project progress.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a science or engineering discipline.
• Laboratory experience essential, preferably in the bitumen industry.
• Good communication skills and IT literate.

Responsibilities

• Develop, manage, and document projects for technical support.
• Interact with internal stakeholders on technical subjects.
• Write new in-house test methods and reports.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

IT literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Degree in science or engineering

Job description

Job Description

Job 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