Laboratory Technician - Inorganics - Part Time - 12 Month Ftc

Come and join our team of innovative scientists at our modern, well-equipped laboratory in Staines-upon-Thames. 

This is a Part time position (25 hours per week) Flexible hours available 

We are looking for an enthusiastic, confident, and motivated technician to work within a fast paced, high-throughput UKAS accredited laboratory. Reporting to the Principal Scientist-Inorganic Chemistry, you will be an integral part of the Inorganic Chemistry team that ensures delivery of operational excellence whilst maintaining continual compliance with the ISO17025 and Drinking Water Testing Specifications (DWTS) standards. 

Responsibilities 

• Analysis of water samples for manual testing as well as some instrumental testing 
• Laboratory daily checks required for the Quality System 
• Some involvement in consumables stock control and consumable replenishment 
• Cleaning and maintaining laboratory equipment 
• Laboratory housekeeping 
• Sample preparation 
• Participation in internal and external training courses identified as appropriate to your continued development. 
• Maintaining basic CPD records to comply with the minimum requirements of competent analyst 1-9.
• Complying with all relevant Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Active involvement in driving innovation and process improvements.

To be successful in this role you will require the following competencies: 

• A good standard of education; minimum GCSE or equivalent in Mathematics, English & Science 
• You are an individual with attention to detail that enjoys working in a routine environment. 
• You will possess a positive attitude to health, safety, and environmental protection. 
• You can follow strict procedures time after time without deviation 
• You have the ability to work well under pressure, and a common-sense approach to problem solving. 
• You have great interpersonal skills and demonstrate a colligative approach to working as part of a team. 
• You will have a reasonable level of computer literacy and good written communication 
• You have flexibility to respond to accommodating and prioritising workload fluctuations
• You will have a passion for learning and developing.

Benefits

• Salary £15,000
• Annual leave 23 days rising with length of service
  
• A generous pension scheme that doubles the contributions you make, up to a maximum of 12%
• We offer enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Shared Parental Leave. We also have a Carers policy and Menopause policy to help us support our people through different stages of their lives.
• Access to our Wellbeing Centre with support for looking after your physical and mental
• Discounts for Medical and Dental Insurance, Retail Outlets
• Volunteer days

Affinity Water recognises the benefits of greater diversity in our workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We are committed to building a more inclusive culture where every member of our workforce can thrive.