Alfred H Knight Group
SENIOR LABORATORY TECHNICIAN – INTERNAL ONLY
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WHAT IS ON OFFER
Alfred H Knight has an exciting internal progression opportunity for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join our team in Dundonald.
Working closely with the Deputy Laboratory Manager, you will play a key role in supervising daily laboratory operations across our fuel testing streams (coal, coke, biomass, RDF, SRF). You will oversee workloads, ensure high analytical throughput, maintain full ISO 17025 compliance, and mentor team members.
ABOUT US
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.
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DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE
Essential
- Proven capability in processing and validating analytical data unsupervised prior to final authorisation.
- Strong working knowledge of laboratory quality standards, operating practices, and compliance procedures.
- Demonstrated ability to maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot laboratory equipment within ISO guidelines.
- High level of attention to detail and ability to maintain auditable laboratory records.
Required Competencies
- Ability to effectively supervise, lead, and guide a team.
- Aptitude for coaching, training, and supporting colleague development.
- Full understanding of Citrix.
- Highly organized with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong quality focus with a strive for excellence.
- Good numeracy skills.
- IT skills – Microsoft and Google applications.
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Required Work Experience
- Practical hands-on experience within a laboratory analytical setting.
- Experience collaborating across multiple operational and management levels.
Required Qualifications
- Standard Grade or Higher in at least Maths and/or English and 1 Science Subject.
- HNC or HND in a Science-related subject is desirable, though not essential.
BENEFITS
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
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