Laboratory Assistant
7 months ago
Salary - £23,914 to £25,378
Fully site based
Full-Time and Fixed Term for 12-months
UKCEH is looking for a Laboratory Assistant to join our 600-strong team, contributing to scientific discovery and generating the data, insights and solutions that researchers, businesses and governments need to solve complex environmental challenges.
Working at UKCEH is rewarding. Our science makes a real difference, enabling people and the environment to prosper, and enriching society. We are the custodians of a wealth of environmental data, collected by UKCEH and its predecessors over the course of more than 60 years.
As a valued member of our team, you’ll get:
- 27 days annual leave, plus 3 days for our Christmas closure- 10% employer pension contribution-
- 24 hour, 365-day access to support with physical, mental, social, health or financial issues plus access to our trained Welfare Officers- Flexible working opportunities
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Are you passionate about life sciences or chemistry, and have a genuine desire to work in laboratory setting? We have an exciting opportunity for an entry-level Laboratory Assistant to join our Analytical Chemistry Group in Lancaster
This is a unique opportunity to analyse inorganic, organic, and stable isotopes in a wide range of environmental samples. Contributing to the understanding of a multitude of environmental questions. You’ll be working in world-class laboratories (accredited to ISO17025:2017), using cutting-edge instruments and contributing to the delivery of high-quality chemistry data, analysis, and results for a wide range of science areas.
You will be joining an established, diverse, and busy team where you will be responsible for sample preparation, operation, maintenance and troubleshooting of a pool of analytical instruments. This role would suit someone who has excellent attention to detail and enjoys working in a methodical manner, within a controlled environment.
In return we are fully committed to the development of our employees which is why you will be given full support with your ongoing learning and development and receive comprehensive training and full PPE.
You’ll be joining a leading independent, not-for-profit research institute that’s committed to recruiting talented people like you, progressing your career and giving you the support you need to thrive at UKCEH.
Your main responsibilities will include:
- Preparing materials, equipment, and resources for laboratory analyses- Sample management and preparation (drying, weighing, grinding), sample extraction and clean up- Operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting laboratory instruments used in the analysis of alkalinity, pH, TC and TN, etc.- Procurement - purchasing general equipment and reagents- Uploading data into Microsoft Excel, plotting, and calculating results- General laboratory housekeeping duties including safe storage of chemicals maintaining a safe and tidy laboratory environment, ensuring the supply of consumable items, stock rotation, waste disposal- Adherence to COSHH and Risk Assessment guidelines
For the role of Laboratory Assistant, we’re looking for somebody who has:
- A keen interest in chemistry and life sciences
- Previous experience working in a busy laboratory, preparing and managing samples
- The ability to work independently, with good time management skills
- Excellent communication skills and attention to detail
- A team-oriented approach and able work collaboratively with others
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
- Knowledge of health and safety best practice within a laboratory environment, or able to follow health and safety protocols
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