Laboratory Technician

at  i2 Analytical UK Ltd

PERSON SPECIFICATION:

Essential:

• Close attention to detail and understanding of operating within a quality system.
• Good IT Skills (Microsoft Office base, in particular Excel and Word).
• Team Player.
• Punctual with excellent time-keeping.
• Strong prioritising and organisational skills.
• Positive attitude towards changes.
• Adaptability to use various in-house systems and follow procedures.
• Experience of working in challenging physical environments.
• To ensure that all laboratory works are carried out to the standards laid out in the Quality Manual and Health & Safety Manual.
• To take responsibility for your own Health & Safety whilst working within the sample preparation department.
• To report any bad practises that you may witness to your supervisor or Quality Manager.

Preferable:

• Trained in Manual Handing as heavy lifting will be required.
• Experience in Geotechnical on-site testing to current British / European Standards and In-House Method Statements. Training would be given in the absence of experience.

• Laboratory testing including sample preparation and testing of earthworks and construction materials
• Scheduling of test samples
• Organisation of site services samples
• Calibration of laboratory equipment
• Preparation and presentation of test data.
• Training other team members on test methods as required.
• Cross-checking other team members’ calculations following tests.
• Carrying out daily equipment checks and routine maintenance whilst maintaining cleanliness standards.
• Preparation and disposal of Calibration Box samples
• Preparing SRD sand ready for site technicians
• Daily moisture content checks of site services samples
• Ensure that all work areas are kept clean and tidy
• Ad-hoc duties as and when required.
  These duties are by no means exhaustive and should not be interpreted as a complete definition of the role.