Laboratory Technician

Job Title: Laboratory Technician - Sample Preparation & Physical Analysis (SPPA)

Location: Par Moor Centre, Par Moor Road, Par, Cornwall, PL24 2SQ

Hours of work: 37.5 hours per week - rotating two shift pattern (Week 1: 07:00-15:00, Week 2: 14:00-22:00)

Salary: up to £26,369.03 DOE per annum plus applicable shift payment

Responsibilities

• Carry out laboratory scale sample preparation and physical analysis using approved test methods and Good Laboratory Practice.
• Perform repetitive, hands on manual handling of bulk raw material samples.
• Support the wider analytical team with sample preparation and testing activities.
• Accurately record and report results using laboratory systems, including LIMS and Google based tools.
• Support ISO9001 laboratory accreditation through routine checks, calibration and quality control activities.
• Work safely at all times, adhering to health & safety procedures, risk assessments and PPE requirements.
• Maintain good housekeeping standards within the laboratory and surrounding work areas.
• Work independently once trained, with guidance from experienced team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Comfortable with hands on, repetitive and physical work.
• Organised, methodical and highly safety conscious.
• Basic computer skills, including spreadsheets and word processing (Google Docs / Sheets or similar).
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a small team.
• Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern (Monday-Friday).

Desirable but not essential

• Previous laboratory, manufacturing or industrial experience.
• Experience working with laboratory systems (e.g. LIMS).
• Interest in science, geology or analytical work.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Generous pension plan (employee contributions 3%-6%, employer contributions 6%-9%).
• Group Life Assurance, Income Protection, Private Medical Insurance.
• Generous company sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies, Cycle to Work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme.
• Employee Discount Portal, wellbeing support (including mental health support, flu vouchers and eyecare vouchers).

Full training will be provided, with the opportunity to progress following successful completion of probation and competency assessment.

Position type: Full time, Permanent.

IMERYs is an Affine and Equal Opportunity Employer and our policy is not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable laws.

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