Soil Technician

Cawood Scientific; Swaffham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cawood Scientific is seeking an entry-level Soil Technician to assist with sample organization, preparation, and analysis within their Soil Department. The role requires handling samples, maintaining a safe working environment, and effective communication with team members and customers. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start their career in the scientific field.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic, energetic candidate with strong communication skills.
• Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail required.
• Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload.

Responsibilities

• Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis.
• Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory.
• Maintain equipment and working environment as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication (verbal and written)

Ability to multitask

Initiative

Job description

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This is an entry level position with no prior experience required as training, including manual handling, will be provided. Experience working in a busy environment is preferred. This role involves some heavy lifting.

Core Role

Working as part of the wider Soil Department, the main role of a Soil Technician is to organise samples when they are first received at the site ahead of booking in, preparation and analysis.

· Open received samples, dry, prepare and extract for analysis

· Unload and move heavy batches of samples around the laboratory and site

· Work with safety and compliance at the heart of all processes

· Use specialist equipment as part of the sample preparation process

· Communicate effectively with other departments and occasionally customers

· Maintain equipment and working environment as required

· Suitable candidates will also have, enthusiasm, energy, and strong communications skills.

Key Skills

· Excellent concentration levels and attention to detail

· Capacity to handle multiple tasks and high levels of workload

· Good communication, verbal and written English

· Confidence working as both part of a busy team and unsupervised

· The ability to use your initiative and a proactive outlook