Microscopy Technician

Imerys; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Imerys is seeking a passionate Laboratory Technician to join its team in Cambridge. This role involves supporting analytical tests and maintaining high standards of safety and performance in the laboratory environment. Ideal candidates will have relevant academic qualifications and a keen attention to detail. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package including life assurance and employee assistance programs to support your wellbeing.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Discounts on External Retailers

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye Care Vouchers

Enhanced Family Friendly Policies

Qualifications

• Laboratory/Microscopy experience preferred.
• Must work safely with laboratory equipment and chemicals.
• Manage own workload and collaborate with team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Microscopy Area Supervisor with analytical approved tests.
• Identify instrument performance issues and report non-conformities.
• Contribute to laboratory accreditation and documentation of new analytical test methods.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Basic Spreadsheet Skills

Knowledge of Laboratory Equipment

Education

5 GCSEs Grade C or above

NVQ level 3 or A level in relevant subject

Tools

LIMS

MS Office

Google Docs/Sheets

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Job title – Laboratory Technician (Microscopy)

Hours of work – 37.5h a week - Monday - Friday

Are you passionate about Science? How about starting your career working as

a Laboratory Technician at Imerys?

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role: As a Laboratory Technician you will provide support to Microscopy Area Supervisor in carrying out analytical approved test methods and reporting results to customers.

You will be following the daily and weekly instrument checks, calibration procedures, quality control sample monitoring, prove method competency and preparation of approved test methods whilst;

Identifying instrument performance issues and in consultation with management rectifying the issue, reporting non-conformities and deviating samples.

Contributing to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other laboratory accreditation of the Analytical Section.

Performing experiments at laboratory scale following a programme set by Laboratory Manager.

Contributing to the safe operation of the team by following health and safety guidelines. agreed with Laboratory Manager.

Identifying mechanisms to improve performance by reporting of unsafe conditions and health and safety related incidents.

Following approved guidelines on the safe use and storage of chemicals.

Managing your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager in maintaining steady turnaround times for requested work.

Contributing to the documentation of new analytical test methods.

What’s in it for you?

Life Assurance

Income Protection

Company Sick Pay

Car salary sacrifice scheme

Discounts on external retailers

Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme

Virtual GP

Flu and Eye care vouchers

Enhanced family friendly policies

What we ask in return? As a Lab Technician you should manage your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager. You will ideally have Lab/ Microscopy experience and the following;

5 GCSEs Grade C or above, NVQ level 3 or A level in relevant subject, or equivalent.

Must be able to work within a laboratory environment, including the safe use of laboratory equipment and chemicals Knowledge.

Basic spreadsheet and word document skills (MS Office and/or Google Docs/Sheets).

Attention to Detail Use of Lims.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.