Public Sector Resourcing
Laboratory Technician
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DESCRIPTION & REQUIREMENTS
On behalf of UKAEA (UK Atomic Energy Authority) we are looking for a Laboratory Assistant (inside IR35) for a 3 month contract based in Abingdon.
UKAEA run the UK’s national fusion energy research programme, sponsored by the Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero. They are on a mission to deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from fusion, achieving maximum scientific and economic benefit along the way.
As a Laboratory Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:
- Preparation of blanks, standards, solutions, and other materials, as defined in the laboratory’s procedures
- Carry out support duties for the routine functioning of the laboratory, e.g. record keeping, glassware cleaning, stocking up.
- Recording the analysis results using the Local Information Management System (LIMS) samples database, and ensuring the database is valid and up to date.
- Use of Electronic Clearance Certificate System for disposal of laboratory waste and ensure the compliance with UKAEA Waste Management procedures
- Being able to provide opinions and interpretations of results to the Laboratory Supervisor
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Essential:
- Previous laboratory experience within a scientific, analytical, pharmaceutical, forensic, environmental or similar laboratory environment, with hands-on use of standard laboratory equipment and techniques.
- Demonstrable experience carrying out laboratory calculations, including preparation of solutions, dilutions, concentrations, data recording and accurate interpretation of results.
- Practical experience using pipettes and standard laboratory equipment with a proven ability to work accurately, safely and consistently in a controlled laboratory environment.
- Ability to follow written procedures, methods and SOPs precisely, ensuring work is completed in accordance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and data integrity, with experience maintaining accurate records, documentation and laboratory results.
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Desirable:
- Experience operating or supporting spectroscopic instrumentation such as UV-Vis, FTIR, ICP, AAS, Raman, NMR or similar analytical equipment.
Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.
In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".
GENERAL INFORMATION
Posting ID
PSR1JP00104084
Type of employment
Contract
Organisation
UK Atomic Energy Authority
Contract duration
3 months
Location
Oxford
Workplace Type
On-site
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