Employer: Imerys Salary: £24,730 per annum Date Added: 04/01/2024
Laboratory Technician (Microscopy)
Imerys Par Moor Centre, Par, St Austell, PL24 2SQ
Salary £24,730
We are looking for a Lab Technician to join us in our microscopy laboratory at our Head Office in Par.
This really is an exciting opportunity for someone who has a passion and interest in chemistry or who has already gained experience working in a similar role. Furthermore, this role could be the start of a career in laboratory work offering a solid career path in this area. As a business we are keen to support our people with their continued learning, training and development.
The role involves looking at a variety of samples from a diverse range of minerals as well as the end product used by our customers. Not two days are the same! Responsibilities include quality control sampling, instrument checks, proficiency testing, assisting in the preparation of approved test methods and Identifying instrument performance issues. We might also ask you to work in other areas of the laboratory from time to time. Full training is given.
What’s in it for you?
We support your professional development including training
Company sick pay entitlement after six months service
Life Assurance
Defined contribution pension plan
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Income protection (for pension scheme members)
Reward hub and local discounts
Flu vouchers and eye care vouchers
Health and wellbeing programme
Endeavour club (gym)
This is a full time permanent position. Hours of work are Monday to Friday (7.00am to 3.00pm) with some flexibility around start and finish times (discussed at interview)
We ask you to:
Have some experience working in a laboratory (this could have been at college or university)
Have a GSCE (s) in science based subjects
Have a genuine interest in this type of work
Have excellent attention to detail
Be task orientated and able to stay on task
Have excellent written communication skills (for report writing)
Be organised and methodical
Our people are important to us, our workplaces are diverse and inclusive and whilst maintaining the health, safety and environmental standards on site (for yourself and others) we are an organisation with a wealth of career development opportunities that allow you to tap into your full potential.
