Asbestos Lab Analyst - Manchester

Our client is well-regarded within the asbestos industry for providing professional services to clients across the UK. They are currently looking for an experienced and knowledgeable Asbestos Lab Analyst to join their lab based in the Manchester area. The ideal candidate will hold the P401 asbestos certificate and will be well-versed in carrying out bulk analysis on asbestos samples. Applicants who wish to work on a part-time basis will also be considered for this role. Consideration will be given to applications from Bolton, Wigan, Bury, Rochdale, and the surrounding areas.

Qualifications & Experience

• Must possess the P401 asbestos qualification and have valid and varied experience working within a laboratory/asbestos environment.
• Must have excellent skills both written and verbal.
• Must be competent in using the Microsoft Office Package.
• Must be fully conversant with Health & Safety procedures.
• Must have good client-facing and organizational skills.

Key Aspects of the Role

• Receiving and preparing asbestos bulk samples.
• Carrying out analysis of asbestos materials, entering the results in LIMS and generating accurate data in line with UKAS standards.
• Maintaining and developing UKAS accreditation systems.
• Maintaining and assisting quality control and data in an appropriate and accurate way and complying with the company's quality systems.
• Ensuring that all analytical equipment used are kept clean and up to date.
• Assisting and maintaining the company's Quality Control system.
• Liaising with clients and managers as and when required - dealing with issues effectively and appropriately.
• Solving problems pertaining to laboratory tests and making sure that the samples are stored appropriately or returned to the right place.
• Complying with the Health & Safety procedures.
• Getting involved with any other laboratory duties as and when required.

Overall, the ideal candidate will possess excellent asbestos knowledge and experience working within a laboratory setting and an adaptable approach to their work. In general, the successful applicant will be competent, flexible, have good attention to detail and the aptitude to work on their own initiative and as part of a team.

This is a good opportunity to join a successful company that offers a competitive salary, depending on expertise and along with many other benefits.

We are also interested in anyone with p401/p402/p403/p404/p404 or s301 CCP.