Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Food & Water Testing

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CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical


Laboratory Technician
CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical • Stanley, United Kingdom • via Women For Hire- Job Board
2 days ago
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Job description
CK Group are recruiting for a Laboratory Technician to join a global chemical manufacturing company at their facilities located near Durham on a 2 month contract basis.

The Company:

Our client is a leading manufacturer of PVC Compounds and they work at the forefront of technology with a comprehensive range of products.

Location:

This position is located near Durham and is site based.

Pay rate:

£14.00/hr PAYE

Role:

Conduct and report upon programmes of analytical testing so that the required results are produced within defined timescales and in an appropriate format.

Participate in improvement opportunities through effective process monitoring.

Support the day-to-day running and resource requirements of the laboratory including the ordering of consumables as required.

Provide content for internal and external customer communications relating to both services received and delivered by the laboratory.

To participate in COSHH assessments and the safety-assurance of equipment and processes

To contribute to the development and updating of test procedures. .

Participate in the effective management of the Laboratory waste.

Participate in instrument training programmes to ensure lab and production teams are properly trained to deliver accurate analytical results.

Support the maintenance and calibration of all laboratory equipment to maintain a high reliability of the service.Your Background:

Educated to degree level or equivalent in Chemistry or a Scientific discipline.

An understanding of appropriate test methods together with an understanding of the associated equipment with respect to maintenance and calibration.

Hands on experience with ICP and of numerous chemicals/materials in wet chemistry, analytical processes.

Excellent IT (specifically, word processing and spreadsheet) and communication skills (report writing).

Understanding of risk assessment relating to the ChemiLab activities including COSHH.

Ability to report results in written and oral form to internal and external customers.Apply:

For more information, or to apply for this Laboratory Technician position please contact Mary Bolt on (phone number removed) or email (url removed). Please quote job reference (phone number removed) in all correspondence.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK

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EUROFINS FOOD TESTING UK LIMITED


Laboratory Technician Apprentice - Food & Water Testing
EUROFINS FOOD TESTING UK LIMITED • United Kingdom • via Totaljobs
7 days ago
Full–time
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Job description
Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate. Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Could lead to a permanent position for the right person.

As part of our structured apprenticeship program, you’ll rotate through a variety of departments within our state-of-the-art water hygiene testing department. From sample preparation to analytical testing, you'll learn how to prepare and analyse samples, carry out tests, record results, and maintain lab equipment—all while ensuring high standards of health and safety.

Key Responsibilities:
• Register, prepare and analyse samples as required
• Perform laboratory tasks following specific methodologies
• Use of specified laboratory instrumentation and equipment, including calibration
• Produce reliable, accurate data and keep accurate records of laboratory work
• Analyse, interpret and evaluate data
• Identify issues and escalate to management where appropriate
• Communicate scientific information using our internal laboratory information management system
• Participate in continuous business performance improvement.
• Maintain a ‘Clean as you go’ mentality, undertaking general housekeeping duties
• Maintain laboratory equipment stock levels
• Perform your duties with customer focus ensuring a high level of customer care
• Undertake any internal training sessions made available to you
• Attend apprenticeship training every week (term time) at the IOT Stafford Campus
• Complete training linked to your role in-house at Eurofins
• 20% off the job training at the new Institute of Technology (IOT) based in Stafford. At least 1 working day of the week will need to be spent at the IOT for classroom learning
• Laboratory Technician Level 3 https://skillsengland.education.gov.uk/apprenticeships/st0248-v1-2

Exact Shifts TBC.