Laboratory Technician - General Chemistry

AHK Group Ltd; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Alfred H Knight invites applications for a Laboratory Technician in Liverpool, UK. You will carry out analytical methods and SOPs with a high degree of precision to support timely reporting of samples for analytical evaluation.

The role emphasizes being able to work with minimal supervision, a strong eye for detail and good interpersonal skills within a collaborative team. Alfred H Knight values accuracy, initiative and a proactive attitude.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Able to work with others in a positive, respectful team.
• Willingness to work with minimal supervision and use own initiative.
• Keen interest in chemistry and scientific principles.
• High level of manual dexterity.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical methods and SOPs to a high degree of precision.
• Assist in timely reporting of sample analyses and results.
• Work collaboratively within a laboratory team.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Manual dexterity

Chemistry interest

Job description

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician to join our John Knight Laboratory in Liverpool, UK. The Laboratory Technician is responsible for carrying out analytical methods and standard operating practices without supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy. This role is crucial in ensuring that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided. You will help to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples and commodities submitted to the John Knight Laboratory for analytical evaluation.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Flexible in terms of the ability to operate and contribute in a changing environment.
• Strong attention to detail.
• A team player, working alongside others with positivity and respect.
• Presenting a positive attitude and taking pride in your work.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to use your own initiative.
• A willingness to take full ownership of the role and to go above and beyond.
• Keen interest in Chemistry and other scientific principles.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.