Laboratory Technician

Please note this is a permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00.

• Working to the UKAS 17025:2017 Laboratory Standards.
• Registration of agro samples within the laboratory management system.
• Adhering to documented procedures, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, and that all necessary records and quality data are maintained.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork is completed throughout the day
• Maintain turnaround time at >95%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Undertaking all tasks within sample processing to a high quality standard as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard.
• Maintain a clean as you go mentality.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Responsible for the continuous improvement of the business, to help deliver a safe, efficient and high quality operation within sample reception to facilitate the analytical process which follows.
• To help create a welcoming working environment, where quality, efficiency and health and safety underpin the core values of the site, which delivers a sustainable staff experience and customer service.
  
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