Lab Technician

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:

• Assist with laboratory operation and supervision.
• Organise or perform sampling and ensure samples are collected at the client’s plants.
• Perform chemical and biological analyses and tests as requested within the expected time frame and in an accurate and safe manner.
• Log and report the analyses and tests results.
• Maintain laboratory and biology department database.
• Maintain and calibrate laboratory equipment.

Key Requirements:

• Degree in biology, chemistry, environmental science or related discipline.
• Laboratory experience during your studies is required. Laboratory experience in a working environment is an advantage.
• Genuine interest in environmental sciences and laboratory work.
• Accuracy and excellent attention to detail.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to plan and prioritise complex workloads.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Teamwork skills. Ability to work in a small team environment.

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