Lab Technician

Pertemps Scotland

Posted 8 hours ago, valid for 25 days

Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh EH105BP, Scotland

Part Time

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Sonic Summary

The Lab Technician position offers a pay rate of £14.93 per hour and is located in Edinburgh East.
The role requires candidates to have experience in a UKAS accredited testing laboratory and a degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific field.
The job entails scientific analysis, maintaining laboratory stocks, and ensuring cleanliness and organization within the lab.
The position is for 36 hours per week, with a flexible schedule between 8am and 6pm, and has a duration of 3 months with a possibility of extension.
An immediate start is available for qualified candidates who apply directly through the advertisement.

Lab TechnicianRate of pay - £14.93 per hourLocation - Edinburgh EastHours - 36 hours per week. Mon - Wed, Sat & Sun. Flexible with hours between 8am & 6pmDuration - 3 months with possible extensionImmediate startThe successful candidate will be:

Carry out scientific analysis/examination of samples or site investigations within set precision and accuracy standards to meet or exceed customer requirements of quality & turnaround time within a UKAS quality assurance framework.
Maintaining stocks of glassware, chemicals, gases and other materials
Carrying out analysis of samples in the laboratory or on site using a range of microscopical, wet chemical and/or instrument techniques
Collecting, cleaning and, where appropriate, decontaminating laboratory equipment, glassware, sampling bottles and storage containers
Cleaning the laboratory premises, particularly the communal benches, cupboards and shelves, fume cupboards, corridors, wash-up area and storage areas
Transferring samples from reception area to the appropriate storage places
Disposing of old samples or arrange for their disposal in accordance with laboratory procedures
Arranging safe and recorded storage of specific completed samples required for future reference
Arranging for the safe return of specific samples as requested by customers
Providing a delivery and collection service for the laboratory as required

You should:

Be educated to degree level or equivalent in a relevant scientific field
Have experience within a UKAS accredited testing laboratory
Have experience of undertaking scientific analysis, examination and interpretation
Driving licence is desirable

If you have the right skills and experience for this role please apply directly via this advert

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