Sample Preparation Technician - Temporary

Cawood; Selby; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Sciantec, part of Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division, is seeking a diligent lab support role to sort, prepare, receive and inspect samples, ensuring accuracy and timeliness while upholding safety and company policies. The role emphasizes proactive communication and collaboration within a fast-paced lab environment.

Candidates should follow SOPs, maintain equipment and PPE cleanliness, and participate in training when required to support onboarding of new staff.

Qualifications

• Comply with Cawood policies, procedures and SOPs.
• Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.
• Work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality.
• Communicate problems effectively and promptly.
• Embrace continuous improvement and proactive learning.

Responsibilities

• Sort and separate samples and ensure paperwork aligns.
• Prepare samples accurately and in a timely manner.
• Receive and inspect samples delivered to site.
• Address discrepancies and respond to queries via email promptly.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

This role is located in Sciantec, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division. With over 30 years' experience in the agri and aquaculture sectors, Sciantec, part of Cawood Scientific, offers a complete analytical service for feedingstuffs, ingredients, raw materials, compound feed, meals, premixes, and forages. Our expertise in animal feed safety and nutrition, combined with modern testing facilities and broad analytical capacity, enables our ISO 17025 accredited laboratory to deliver specialist services for all associated sectors, including feed mills, pet foods, research and development, and commodities traders. Learn more about Sciantec by clicking here.

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.