AddressGreen Fuels Research Ltd seek to employ a self-motivated, highly organised Laboratory Technician to support the ground breaking, sustainable research being conducted at our site in Berkeley, Gloucestershire.
Company description:
Green Fuels Research (GFR) Ltd is a research-orientated business focused on the development of advanced biofuels from low-cost bio-renewable feedstocks. GFR was founded in 2013 as an innovation company to carry out translational research in renewable fuels and bioenergy. GFR is a sister company to Green Fuels Ltd, which has over 20 years of experience in the manufacture and supply of biodiesel processing equipment. Green Fuels Ltd has supplied to customers in over 50 countries and holds a Royal Warrant to formerly HRH The Prince Charles Prince of Wales. The facilities include analytical equipment such as GC-MS, HPLC, auto-titrators, lab- and pilot-scale hydro processing installations and high-pressure batch reactors (0.3-15 L) for chemical conversion of waste biomass into biofuels (biodiesel, advanced fuels, biocrude, etc). GFR is conducting research in several important areas, including sustainable aviation and marine fuels, processing of agricultural wastes, novel agronomy systems and improved catalysis. GFR has ongoing collaborations with several academic institutions. For more information, please check our website: http://gf-r.com/.
The Role
The Research Laboratory Technician will have a lab-based role that’s based at our facility in Berkeley, where they will provide critical support to the research activities being undertaken. The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance of the research laboratories and will be required to design and implement systems which ensure that excellent housekeeping standards are maintained. The individual will be responsible for organizing and cleaning the laboratories, maintaining equipment (and associated records), ensure that stocks of important laboratory consumables are maintained and that the required safety documentation (e.g. risk assessment and safe-operating procedures) is up to date. Where appropriate, the candidate can expect to undergo training to aid personal development.
Qualifications:
Ideally, the candidate will have a degree in higher education in a relevant scientific discipline (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, engineering etc). Candidates without a relevant scientific degree may also be considered, if they possess extensive relevant work experience.
Skills
(Essential)
- A degree in a relevant scientific discipline extensive work experience in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of safe working practices in a laboratory setting.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Highly adaptable and strong teamworking skills.
- Enthusiastic and keen to contribute to a sustainable future.
- Excellent numeracy skills and a strong attention to detail.
- Experience in Microsoft Project software or other project management software. Strong skills in MS Excel
- An active UK drivers licence and vehicle access
(Desirable)
- Experience of using lab management software
- Qualification or experience in risk assessment or risk management.
Benefits
- Full time position with a salary base range: £20-25 K per annum; negotiable depending on experience.
- Free on-site parking
- Opportunities for personal development, where relevant
- Pension
- Being part of a vibrant research community working together towards a sustainable future.
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a detailed curriculum vitae to jobs@gf-r.com.
The position will be based at our offices and laboratories in Berkeley, Gloucestershire. Candidates should be eligible to work in the UK.
For enquiries, please contact:
Sergio Lima (email: sl@gf-r.com), Research Director at Green Fuels Research Ltd.
Jason Askey-Wood (email: jason@greenfuels.co.uk), Green Fuels UK Managing Director.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£25,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 14/04/2024
Reference ID: RLT_2024
Expected start date: 01/05/2024
