Sample Preparation Technician - Temporary

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc.; Selby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) is seeking a diligent team member to support laboratory operations.

You will sort and prepare samples, inspect deliveries, and ensure all paperwork aligns with samples, while upholding strict SOPs and safety standards. Join a global company committed to growth and innovation, working with dedicated colleagues to maintain equipment, report discrepancies promptly, and contribute to a positive team atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Comply with company policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.
• Review and optimise ways of working.
• Communicate problems effectively and follow reporting structures.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate samples ensuring they correspond with the relevant paperwork.
• Prepare all samples accurately and in a timely manner.
• Receive and inspect samples that are delivered to site.
• Communicate discrepancies/queries and address emails promptly.
• Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
• Maintain equipment and PPE clean to uphold site credibility.
• Report any equipment damage to management.
• Support a team environment and assist colleagues as needed.
• Prioritise safety in lab work and report accidents or near misses.
• Assist with onboarding new employees to ensure friendly, engaging, and smooth integration.

Job description

Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results.

Job Description

• Sort and separate samples ensuring they correspond with the relevant paperwork
• Prepare all samples accurately and in a timely manner
• Receive and inspect samples that are delivered to site.
• Communicate discrepancies/queries and take charge of ensuring emails are addressed and dealt with promptly or within a reasonable timescale.
• Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
• Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image by keeping equipment and PPE clean.
• Respect company equipment ensuring to use them as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.
• Work as a team and maintaining morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
• Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
• When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing proactive support ensuring there onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.

Diligence

• Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.

Efficiency

• Constantly review & optimise your ways of working.
• Share good practice and be prepared to suggest better ways of working.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality of work to a high standard.

Communication

• Understand and utilise the structural reporting lines - they are there to support you.
• Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly.

Continuous Improvement

• Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required.

To comply with and support the company HS & E policies and procedures.

• All employees have a duty to work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH Regulations (1988) and other relevant policies and procedures.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.