At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare sample solutions for analysis in a dynamic laboratory environment.
- Company: Join Alfred H Knight, a family-owned business with a global presence.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension, life assurance, and employee assistance programme.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and develop skills in cutting-edge analytical techniques.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science; lab experience is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for an ICP Preparation Technician to join our laboratory team in Liverpool, UK. In this role, you will support the ICP department by preparing sample solutions for analysis, ensuring all analytical preparation procedures are carried out accurately, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Reporting to the Principal ICP Manager, ICP Operations Manager, and Department Supervisors, you will play a key role in delivering reliable analytical results across a diverse range of samples and commodities. The role also offers a clear development pathway, with the opportunity to train in the operation of ICP-OES and ICP-MS instrumentation as your competency grows.
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.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?
To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:
- Required Competencies: Strong team player with a collaborative approach and work ethic who can demonstrate a diplomatic and measured approach through leading by example and encouraging others.
- Ability to demonstrate literacy and to be numerate.
- Highly motivated with the ability to work under own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing daily priorities.
- The ability to develop the skills and knowledge within the laboratory to create an environment where knowledge sharing is a priority.
- Able to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity and can regularly carry loads of up to 15Kg without issue.
- Ability to work and organize the team in a structured way, whilst maintaining flexibility to the changing and demanding needs of the business.
- High attention to detail.
- Read, understand and follow work instructions and guidelines accurately.
- Able to focus on meeting given deadlines.
- Able to communicate effectively in a range of different formats.
- Proven time management skills, quality driven and proactive.
Work Experience: Experience in a laboratory environment (Ideal but not essential).
Required Qualifications: A minimum GCSE equivalent education in Mathematics, English Language and Science.
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.
ICP Preparation Technician in Liverpool employer: Alfred H Knight Group
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