Laboratory Technician - Precious Metals

AHK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global analytical services company in Liverpool is seeking a Laboratory Technician responsible for executing analytical methods with high precision. The ideal candidate will need strong attention to detail, a keen interest in Chemistry, and the ability to work independently. This role is vital for delivering high-quality analytical services, meeting reporting deadlines on various samples. The company offers an excellent salary and benefits package, including pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Flexible in a changing environment.
• Ability to operate with minimum supervision.
• Keen interest in Chemistry and scientific principles.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical methods and standard operating practices.
• Ensure high-quality analytical service is provided.
• Meet reporting deadlines for various samples.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Interpersonal skills

Manual dexterity

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 and solid fuels industries.

We have honed & 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 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.