Laboratory Technician

Yara Analytical Services has nearly 40 years of experience, currently performing over two million separate analyses every year on samples (including soil, plant tissue, water, fruit and fertilisers) received from the UK and over 50 countries worldwide.

Soil analysis provides fundamental knowledge on the chemical, physical and biological status of a soil. This information is used to manage the soil and to develop an effective Nutrient Management Plan that optimises crop production.

We are seeking to recruit a Laboratory Technician at our Pocklington site.

Reporting directly to the Laboratory Operations Manager, the main purpose of the role will be to effectively and safely:

• carry out analysis of samples
• use a variety of analytical methods.

There is also a great opportunity to be involved in the project development of new processes.

We are looking for a highly motivated Laboratory Technician who can demonstrate initiative and attention to detail within a quality controlled environment in addition to:

• 5 GCSE level ideally including English, Maths and a science
• Relevant experience in a related industry/laboratory
• Good numeracy and writing skills

Yara offer an attractive rewards package including:

• Vitality Private Health
• 10% employer Pension Contributions
• Life Assurance
• Wide range of personal development opportunities
• Inclusion & Wellbeing Activities (including football, badminton, walks, golf, quizzes )

Knowledge grows through differences. Yara is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We believe that creating a diverse and inclusive work environment is not only the right thing, but also the smart thing to do. To deliver on this, Yara has firmly anchored Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) in our business strategy and has more than 400 employees worldwide involved in D&I ambassadors networks.