Job Title: Laboratory Assistant
Location: Sittingbourne, Kent
Salary: Competitive plus benefits
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Closing Date: 15 October 2019
This UK Company is multi-award-winning including winners of three prestigious Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation and numerous heating industry accolades.
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, the Company provides innovative products and chemical solutions for all types of commercial and domestic buildings in the UK, France, the DACH region, Norway, North America, Canada and China. Growing UK and international markets is part of their growth strategy.
The Company’s industry 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 filters have been installed in more than four million UK homes alone to date. This is supported by their own range of premium quality chemicals.
The Role
They are looking for confident, hardworking and quick thinking assistants for the laboratory in Sittingbourne. All applicants must be willing to work weekends and be flexible with working hours.
This is a microbiology laboratory where they test water samples.
You will be responsible for processing samples in the laboratory, carrying out testing on the water samples, dealing with customer queries, sorting & labelling samples, helping in lab preparatory tasks, sending out reports to customers, arranging collections etc.
Skills and Experience
Since this is an entry level role there is no experience required, all they ask for is an interest in Science (A-Levels or equivalent, school leavers can also apply). All further training is provided.
It would be beneficial for all applicants to have a basic knowledge of Excel and Word, good communication skills (verbal and written) and be able to work in a very fast paced environment.
Benefits
In addition to 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
- On-site swimming pool
- Employee discounts
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.
No terminology within this advert is intended to unlawfully discriminate on the grounds of age, sex, race or disability and we welcome all applications.
No agencies please.
Candidates with experience of: Sample Coordination Technician, Lab Assistant, Laboratory Assistant, Scientific Assistant, Science Assistant, Lab Administrator, Testing Assistant, Receptionist, Administrative Support, Laboratory Support, School Leaver, Entry Level Lab Support may also be considered for this role.
