Operational Support Technician Laboratory 

Responsible for maintaining a safe & efficient operation of all activities within the laboratory inclusive of  Health and Safety Regulations compliance/relevant Quality Assurance Procedures & Operational Process support. The role is shift pattern based working a weekly alternating shift pattern (Monday to Friday). Relevant industry experience and some knowledge of environmental or waste management would be beneficial.

Location: East Sussex - own transport is essential

Salary: A starting salary of £18000/a plus performance related bonus

Hours: between 06:30 and 18:00 Monday to Friday on shift pattern

Essentials: Minimum Science HNC (or equivalent)

All About the ROLE!

• Perform Quality Control analysis. Maintain Laboratory Records. Issue of Laboratory reports as required by Works Procedures
• Maintain good housekeeping & cleaning standards within the Laboratory area.
• Maintain the Laboratory Store in a safe and efficient manner
• Sample and dispatch materials after a satisfactorily analysis has been completed. The calibration of all laboratory test equipment
• Weighbridge administration support and process operator training
• Waste water management and drumming support
• Process operational support/shift support
• Reporting of near miss, accidents, and incidents on Workbench
• L8 Compliance of cooling towers & domestic showers. Boiler water sampling & analysis
• Submitting continuous improvement suggestions to reduce accidents, incidents or to raise profitability on site. Lab scale R&D investigative and project exercises.

All About YOU!

• Ability to liaise with all areas of the business
• Computer literacy especially in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook is required.  SAP is a desirable skill but training will be provided if required.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Problem solving and decisiveness
• Results focused
• A  waste management background would be a distinct advantage
• Good understanding of the use and maintenance of laboratory equipment (GC, GCMS, Karl Fisher, IC, XRF etc)
• IPPC awareness and the ability to interpret and meet key legislative requirements

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