Technician - GLA13790

Glasgow; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Une opportunité permanente pour un Technicien rejoint l'équipe des Services Scientifiques au sein des Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability. Le candidat idéal analysera des échantillons dans un laboratoire, possédant une solide formation en chimie et en pratiques de laboratoire. Cette position offre une variété de défis tout en contribuant à des initiatives importantes pour la ville.

Benefits

26 jours de congé annuel payés

5 jours de jours fériés payés

Programme de pension du gouvernement local

Assurance vie et accidents personnels

Indemnités de maladie

Programme de biens pour le personnel

Union de crédit de Glasgow

Qualifications

• Compréhension des fondamentaux de la chimie analytique et expérience en laboratoire.
• Licence de conduire actuelle requise pour le travail sur site.
• Capacité à travailler en autonomie et à établir de bonnes relations d'équipe.

Responsibilities

• Analyser une variété d'échantillons dans les laboratoires de test.
• Respecter les pratiques de laboratoire et effectuer des analyses de routine.
• Travailler de manière flexible avec un minimum de supervision.

Skills

Analyse

Chimie analytique

Pratiques de laboratoire

Communication

Compétences informatiques

Délicatesse manuelle

Education

City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC ou équivalent

Tools

Systèmes LIM

Job description

Job Description

An opportunity has arisen within Neighbourhoods, Regeneration and Sustainability for a Technician to join our Scientific Services team on a permanent basis.

NRS brings together a diverse range of Glasgow City Council operational, technical and development services that focus on sustainable transport, place making and delivering essential city services.

If you're interested in working within a service that touches on all aspects within the city, please read on.

Position Details

You will be required to analyse a wide variety of samples within the testing laboratories. An understanding of the fundamentals of analytical chemistry and experience of working within a chemistry/ microbiology laboratory is essential.

You must be familiar with good laboratory practices and have previous experience of routine analysis. You should preferably be familiar with LIM systems and laboratory quality systems.

You must have a flexible approach to work together with good communication skills, IT skills and a good standard of manual dexterity. The ability to work on your own initiative and establish good relationships with other team members is essential and you must be capable of responding effectively to delegated responsibilities and working with minimum supervision.

A minimum of a City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification is essential to the role, as is a current driving licence due to the requirement for the successful applicant to be able to travel to and work on site at various locations throughout Scotland. P401 - Identification of Asbestos in Bulk Materials is desirable.

The successful candidate would be expected to continue to expand their knowledge and show an aptitude in acquiring new skills.

Further details regarding what this role entails are noted within the Role Profile for the post, whilst the Person Specification document confirms the key competencies you are required to demonstrate in your application.

Contract Details

Weekly Hours: 35 hours

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday

Annual Salary: £26,584.54 - £28,609.93 on an incremental scale

Benefits of working with us

Glasgow City Council employees have access to a wide-ranging and generous benefits package. If you're successful in your job application, you'll have access to these benefits which include:

• 26 days (182 hours) paid annual leave, rising to 29 days (203) hours after 5 years' service
• 5 days (87.5 hours) paid public holidays each year
• Local government pension scheme
• Life and Personal Accident Insurance
• Occupational Sickness Pay
• Staff Benefit Scheme
• Glasgow Credit Union

For guidance on completing your application, and to view other benefits on offer for employees of Glasgow City Council, please visit the following link: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/vacancies .

Application Packs

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Further Information

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