Asbestos Lab Analyst - Luton

Our client is currently offering an opportunity to work with a successful UKAS accredited asbestos company who provide outstanding asbestos management services to clients across the UK. The company is currently in the process of recruiting for a knowledgeable and proficient Asbestos Lab Analyst based in or around the Luton area. The ideal candidate will hold the P401 asbestos certificate and will be able to demonstrate their extensive laboratory experience carrying out sample analysis. Applications from Luton, Milton Keynes, St Albans, and the surrounding areas will be considered.

Qualifications & Experience

• The applicant must hold the asbestos P401 certificate and must have previous relevant experience working within the laboratory environment and within the asbestos industry.
• Holding the P403 and experience in soil testing would be beneficial but not essential.
• Must have good communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Package.

Specific Aspects of the Role

• Receiving and appropriately logging samples received by the laboratory
• Preparing samples for analysis, carrying out analysis of samples for fibre content and reporting analytical findings.
• Carrying out the calibration of asbestos lab equipment.
• Completing analysis test sheets as and when required and ensuring every effort to complete workload within required time frame.
• Getting involved with other laboratory and adhoc duties.

Attributes

• The successful applicant must be smart, tenacious, flexible, have good attention to detail and work as part of a team and without close supervision.
• A good salary, depending on expertise and along with many other benefits awaits the right candidate.