Monday – Friday, 9:30am – 2:30pm (25 hours per week, with a degree of flexibility to provide absence/holiday cover)
Role Overview:
My client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented assistant, ideally with lab experience in a similar industry. Assisting the Laboratory Manager with a range of technical and clerical day to day tasks to ensure the company maintains its high quality standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Testing for active ingredient content in herbicides and pesticides using HPLC technology.
- Sample preparation for testing of Nitrogen, Phosphorus and Potassium content in fertilisers.
- Carrying out testing for the above fertiliser nutrients using well-established testing methods and laboratory equipment.
- Working safely and effectively within the laboratory environment.
- Reporting and recording of test results.
- Maintaining an organised sample retention station.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- A level or equivalent in Chemistry.
- Comfortable working in a laboratory environment.
- Ability to work and communicate with staff at all levels throughout the business.
- Maintain an organised sample retention station.
- Good attention to detail with the ability to keep accurate records.
- Proficiency with Microsoft 365 software.
- Experience in a similar industry or a desire to learn.
- Flexibility with tasks required e.g. laboratory work, fetching samples.
- Experience of ISO9001 QMS.
- Good level of written English.
Personal Attributes:
- Highly organised and proactive.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
- Willingness to ‘get hands dirty’ in a production environment (sample retrieval and resampling).
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EEO Statement:
We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we’re happy to discuss flexible working options.
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