DESCRIPTION

Enva Specialist Scotland is one of the UK’s leading Resource Management and Recycling Companies, with a reputation for innovation and creativity. An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Nightshift Laboratory Chemist to join our team, based at our Paisley depot on a full-time, permanent basis.
Reporting to the Technical Manager, the successful applicant will participate in the analysis of inward, in-process, and outward materials, help to develop new or improved solutions, and share responsibility for general maintenance and calibration of Laboratory equipment and reagents.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Degree in Chemistry required
• Experience of working within a laboratory desirable
• Excellent communication skills (written and oral) with ability to communicate at all levels
• Strong IT skills including use of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• A genuine and visible H&S understanding
• Flexible approach to working
• Self-motivated and resourceful
• Results orientated, with desire and tenacity to optimise performance
• Excellent organisational skills
• High level of numeracy and literacy

• Carry out all Laboratory testing according to procedure
• Carry out Laboratory calibrations according to procedures
• Develop new processes and improve existing techniques
• Help keep the Laboratory and equipment clean and tidy
• Assist in carrying out Laboratory responsibilities in the plant
• Complete paperwork in a neat and tidy manner.
• To work on any technical R&D function as instructed by line management.
• Any further ad hoc duties as instructed by line management.