Lab Technician
Job location: Guildford, Surrey
Job Salary: £25,000
Job Sectors: biology, chemistry, environmental science
Excellent junior level opportunity within the biomethane production and anaerobic digestion management space to assist the lab manager with operations at their in-house laboratory. The successful candidate will organise or perform, as required, sampling at the plants, perform requested sample analyses in the laboratory, log and report the results.
Key Duties:
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Assist with laboratory operation and supervision.
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Organise or perform sampling and ensure samples are collected at the client’s plants.
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Perform chemical and biological analyses and tests as requested within the expected time frame and in an accurate and safe manner.
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Log and report the analyses and tests results.
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Maintain laboratory and biology department database.
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Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.
Key Requirements:
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Degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related discipline.
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Laboratory experience during your studies is required. Laboratory experience in a working environment is an advantage.
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Genuine interest in environmental sciences and laboratory work.
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Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
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Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise complex workloads.
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Good interpersonal skills.
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Good oral and written communication skills.
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Teamwork skills. Ability to work in a small team environment