At a Glance
- Tasks: Analyse alloy samples and prepare them for testing using advanced techniques.
- Company: Join a growing business with diverse industry exposure.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, excellent pension, and 25 days annual leave.
- Other info: Flexible shifts with a 15% pay uplift and opportunities for professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a dynamic lab environment with great career progression.
- Qualifications: Science background with strong maths and computer skills required.
If you are seeking a Laboratory Technician's role within an interesting, growing business who work across a number of industry sectors, this could be the opportunity you seek.
You will be required to work across a 4 shift pattern on a rotation (including some weekends with each shift being 12hrs, 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am) which will reward you with a 15% uplift on the basic salary.
The Role
- Analysis of alloy samples by instrumental techniques using; Combustion, Optical emission and X-ray Fluorescence. Samples include preliminary melt samples, certification samples, and remelt samples from casting plants and external customers.
- Preparation of samples for analysis.
- Routine maintenance and standardisation of laboratory equipment.
- Inputting of results to company database.
- Calculating bath additions during heat manufacture.
Preferred Skills
- A science background with good mathematical and computer skills.
- Ability to interpret results and make decisions on alloy chemistry adjustments within the scope of the role.
- Flexibility to work within a small team to provide 24/7 laboratory cover with the ability to work across this 3 shift work pattern.
- Meticulous, with exceptional attention to detail.
- Able to work alone, self-sufficiently, and independently prioritise tasks.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week, WITH A 15% SHIFT PREMIUM. 4 shift pattern on a rotation (including some weekends with each shift being 12hrs, 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am).
Associated Benefits
Competitive salary and a range of benefits including excellent pension scheme and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. Progression is encouraged, as is professional development.
Laboratory Technician employer: Allscreens Nationwide Ltd
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