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Element Materials Technology

Laboratory Technician

Connah's Quay
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Overview

Element is looking for a LABORATORY TECHNICIAN for our busy laboratory based in Deeside. No experience necessary as full training will be given. A science background and education to A Level standard is preferable but not essential for the right candidate.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver. The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data.

Responsibilities

  • Undertaking a variety of extractions or sample preparation
  • Undertaking basic analysis following standard procedures
  • Maintaining accurate records, calibrating equipment and general housekeeping
  • Reporting of results using LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
  • Ad hoc duties as required

Skills / Qualifications

  • A science background. Education to A level is preferable but not essential
  • The right aptitude and/or previous relevant experience will also be taken into account
  • Full training will be provided – no experience necessary (for the Laboratory Technician role)
  • Experience within a laboratory preferably processing soils and waters (Senior Laboratory Technician)
  • Highly motivated and organised individual
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines
  • A team player with a positive attitude

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Company Overview

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

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All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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Skills

Sample Preparation
Analytical Chemistry
LIMS
Equipment Calibration
Data Quality
Attention To Detail
Time Management
Teamwork

Location

Connah's Quay, Wales, United Kingdom

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