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Laboratory Technician - Metallurgy

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City of Edinburgh

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GBP 25,000 - 35,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Job summary

Energy Job Search is looking for a Laboratory Technician to join our metallurgical assessment team in Edinburgh. The successful candidate will handle material preparation and optical microscopy for quality control, contributing to supplier approval and failure investigations. This full-time role offers opportunities for career development within a dynamic team in the laboratory environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably metallurgy-related.
Skill in preparing materials and conducting optical microscopy assessments.

Responsibilities

Prepare samples and carry out assessments using optical microscopy.
Manage the preparation, testing, and documentation of samples.

Skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Good verbal and written communication skills

Education

Degree or HND in science / engineering

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An opportunity has arisen for a laboratory technician to join our metallurgical assessment team carrying out the preparation of materials and the optical microscopy of components and test pieces to support manufacturing quality control, supplier approval and failure investigation.

Required Skills And Experience

Proficient in use of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Degree or HND in science / engineering preferred
Experience working in a laboratory environment preferably metallurgy related would be beneficial.

About The Opportunity

You will manage the preparation, testing, reporting and outgoing of samples for sorting, filing and management of both electronic and hard copy documents. In addition, you will engage in a wide range of laboratory and administrative activities to ensure efficient and effective technical support is provided.

Key Activities

Receive, collect items, samples for testing or examination and record in the relevant booking in system.
Prepare samples and carry out assessments against client specifications using optical microscopy.
Manage personal workloads to ensure KPI turnaround time targets are maintained.
Carry out routine quality control checks on microscope equipment and maintain logs.
Ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
Produce simple technical reports using Microsoft Office and report to client.

What We Offer

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

Competitive salary/benefits
Development and career opportunities around the Globe
Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

Seniority level

Seniority level
Not Applicable

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
Staffing and Recruiting

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