Laboratory Technician

Cardiff

£25,500 per annum

Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm Friday 8am to 2pm

The Laboratory Technician role is a generalist Laboratory role, conducting day to day testing and monitoring of the chemical production environment as per the testing schedules. Working with the team, the Laboratory Technician will perform the day to day testing and monitoring of samples; escalating issues and concerns as per the escalation process. Following the agreed testing guidelines as set out within departmental policy, procedures and operational practices, the laboratory technician is responsible to monitor and communicate results from testing in order that technical issues can be prevented and that the environment can be closely monitored to address issues in a timely manner.

The role -

Perform daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual testing as per the laboratory testing schedule
Communicate test fails and escalate issues as per the escalation process.
Make chemical additions to, and discards from, process solutions in a safe manner as per H&S instructions and procedures.
Work proactively to support production and inspection making recommendations and suggestions to address test fails in order to close technical issues in a timely manner.
Supporting quality and production during internal and external audits.
To look after laboratory equipment maintaining, calibrating, cleaning and testing sterility.
To order and maintain stock and resources.
To perform other duties as may be assigned by the line manager or as per the requirements of the business.

The person -

Ability to work in an industrial laboratory environment
Ability to track and record data using relevant software and systems
Can manage timing to prioritise important deadlines
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to follow and work within laboratory processes and procedures

Benefits -

Competitive pension scheme
Life Insurance scheme
Employee assistance program
20 days holiday plus bank holidays
HSF cash plan
Cycle to work scheme
Free parking
Birthday day off

If this role sounds of interest please email

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