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Asbestos Scientist

TemplarFox Consultancy
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Burnley, Lancashire BB12, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Asbestos Technician/Scientist position is ideal for graduates with a science-based degree looking to start a career in the Environmental Science industry.
  • The role involves managing the workflow of asbestos samples, performing analysis using microscopes or Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), and preparing detailed reports.
  • Candidates should ideally have around 2 years of experience working in a UKAS asbestos accredited laboratory and possess relevant scientific qualifications.
  • Strong communication skills, IT literacy, and the ability to work under pressure are essential for success in this role.
  • The company offers a competitive salary package to attract the best candidates for this exciting opportunity.

Asbestos Technician/scientist

Are you looking to begin a career in the Environmental Science industry? Are you a graduate with a science-based degree?

You will support the business in delivering services to clients, your principal role will to manage and delivery the workflow of Asbestos samples for preparation, analysis via Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM )and reporting as well as assisting in the weekly running of the laboratory.

Summary of duties to include but not limited to:

  • laboratory focused duties, including preparation and analysis of samples in adherence to strict analytical and quality standards.
  • Perform analysis using microscopes or SEM
  • Data entry of all results collected from analysis carried out.
  • Formulating and writing asbestos analysis reports
  • Responsible for the efficiency and output of the laboratory
  • Laboratory housekeeping - cleaning and maintaining stock levels

Requirements

  • Ideally experience of working in UKAS asbestos accredited laboratory around 2 years
  • Scientific/Maths A-levels or HND or Degree in a science discipline
  • Ability to manage own load, work under pressure and to multiple deadlines
  • You will need to be pro-active, have excellent eyesight and be of calm and patient nature with ability to analytical problem solve.
  • You will need to be IT literate and have experience of using MS Word and Excel.
  • Experience / knowledge of working with microscopes or Scanning Electron Microscope (SEM), is desirable, as would previous experience within a lab environment.
  • You will be required to have good communication skills both written and verbal and be able to work well with colleagues across all areas of the business.

This is an exciting opportunity for a growing company not to be missed, so please apply now! The company are offering a very competitive package to attract the best candidates.

About us: Templarfox is a privately owned recruitment business leading in executive search, management selection, Salary benchmarking and Business development services. The recruiter has stated that all applicants for this job should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK and on this occasion TemplarFox Consultancy is acting as an employment agency.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.