Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
The Company is an award-winning UK manufacturer and one of the fastest growing brands in the central heating industry. Their success is built on innovation and quality products. They are now looking to hire a Laboratory Assistant to join the team.
As Europe’s largest water treatment manufacturer, it is their mission to work towards a future where every heating and cooling system is protected and maintained thus eliminating the headache of system breakdowns for everyone. Their best practice approach is being adopted by installers and heating engineers around the world. At the forefront of pioneering technology, they provide innovative products and chemical solutions for all types of commercial and domestic buildings in the UK, France, and the DACH region, Norway, North America, Canada and China. Growing UK and international markets is part of their growth strategy.
Their leading approach to system maintenance best practice is supported by a comprehensive range of magnetic filters and water treatment premium chemicals, UKAS accredited laboratory and water testing services. Their best-selling range of MagnaClean filters have been installed in more than four million UK homes alone to date. This is further supported by their own range of premium quality chemicals.
In addition to a competitive salary and benefits, the successful candidate will have the satisfaction of joining an ambitious and high growth International Company.
The Role:
A Laboratory Assistant is required to assist in the operation at the Company’s Research Centre with particular focus on the Commercial and Domestic Water Testing Services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure all incoming samples are processed and logged into the sample Inclusion in the lab rota for collection of samples from the Sittingbourne Post Office
- Unpacking and sorting of daily samples for analysis
- Carrying out test procedures on samples using in house laboratory methods
- Entering daily QC data
- Keeping up with laboratory check sheet tasks including weekly and monthly checks
- Disposal of old samples
- Upkeep of personal training records
- Commitment to continuous improvement through adherence to ISO 17025 quality systems
- Work well within a team to achieve regular laboratory goals
- Excellent communication in and between teams
- Have a methodical approach with accuracy, high attention to detail and minimal errors
- Maintain high computer literacy including MS Excel, Word and databases
- Organise and prioritise workload with flexibility to respond positively to changing demands
- Keeping neat and tidy working areas and practices
Skills and Experience
- Experience of working within a laboratory environment with competent laboratory bench skills
- Chemistry A level or equivalent
- Manage customer and stakeholder expectations
- IT literate in use of Microsoft packages (Excel, Word, Sharepoint)
- Attention to detail
- Team player
- Adaptable and flexible
- Honest, approachable and reliable
Benefits
As well as a competitive salary, the successful candidate will also benefit from a range of excellent benefits which includes:
- A generous pension scheme
- Private healthcare cover
- Life assurance
- On-site parking and swimming pool
- Employee discounts
Working during typical working hours of 8.30 am – 5.00 pm Monday to Friday, with occasional out of ours and weekends when required
In addition, the successful candidate will have the satisfaction of joining an ambitious and high growth International Company, offering great scope for career progression and a commitment to your ongoing training and development.
Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV for this role.
Please note: This vacancy may close early if they receive a particularly high volume of applications. If you are interested in this fantastic opportunity, do not delay.
Please note that due to the large volume of applications, it’s not always is possible to reply personally, with a detailed response on every occasion. Therefore, if you have not heard something within 14 days of submitting your application, please assume that it has not been successful at this time.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and all applications are welcomed.
No agencies please.
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