Laboratory Technician

at  Malvern Panalytical Ltd

Location: Nottingham
Are you able to work in an accurate and precise manner ? Are you looking for a position in which you can contribute to the continued success of the standards and Certified Reference Material (CRM) production facility ? Do you want to do this in an ambitious, fast-growing, international company with a friendly and inclusive culture? Then this might be your chance to become a part of our Analytical Services and Standards Production team!
In this role you will assist in the entire production process of standards and Certified Reference Materials (CRMs) used for the calibration and validation of Malvern Panalytical’ s X-Ray Fluorescence Spectrometers.

What are your responsibilities?

• The preparation of standards and CRMs, including weighing, splitting, pipetting, milling, pelletisation and fusion
• Analysis of standards and CRMs using primarily XRF spectrometry and gravimetric techniques
• Quality checking of standards and CRMs
• Packing and shipping of standards and CRMs
• General office and laboratory duties
• Health and Safety of self and others

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Minimum A-level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, preferably with a chemistry or physics bias
• Must be able to follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Be methodical and be cleanliness conscious
• Have a Structured and logical approach
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Work in an accurate and precise manner
• Be methodical and be cleanliness conscious
• Good communication skills

Great to have?

• Previous experience of working in a laboratory
• COSHH, SDS and other Health and Safety system experience

When you join?

• Your career will take off with a comprehensive induction programme. We then continue to support and develop our employees by improving their skills, knowledge and performance by in-house, on-the-job training, and external training.
• We value entrepreneurship and commitment by offering real career possibilities.
• You become part of a growing company where you can shape the future of our work processes.
• Flexi-time (core hours 10.00am - 12.00pm and 2.00pm - 3.00pm) to help you to achieve a good work-life balance.

What are your responsibilities?

• The preparation of standards and CRMs, including weighing, splitting, pipetting, milling, pelletisation and fusion
• Analysis of standards and CRMs using primarily XRF spectrometry and gravimetric techniques
• Quality checking of standards and CRMs
• Packing and shipping of standards and CRMs
• General office and laboratory duties
• Health and Safety of self and other

What do you need to be successful in this role?

• Minimum A-level (or equivalent) in a scientific discipline, preferably with a chemistry or physics bias
• Must be able to follow laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Be methodical and be cleanliness conscious
• Have a Structured and logical approach
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good organizational skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Work in an accurate and precise manner
• Be methodical and be cleanliness conscious
• Good communication skill