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Laboratory Technician

Job Posted: 19 hours ago

Salary: £ 18 - 22 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Southampton, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Our client is seeking a detail oriented Environmental Technician to support routine and incident based environmental testing within their oil refining and petrochemical complex.

The successful candidate will conduct daily environmental analyses / laboratory analyses on plant effluent streams, perform laboratory testing in response to company incidents, and contribute to overall environmental monitoring efforts. This position is ideal for a candidate with a strong chemistry background and a passion for environmental quality assurance.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform routine and ad-hoc laboratory analyses (wet chemistry) on plant product and process samples to support quality assurance and compliance.
Conduct tests including, but not limited to, metals analysis using Atomic Absorption (AA), Microbial Growth (MBG), Gas Chromatography (GC), Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) and various titrations.
Prepare chemical stock solutions, reagents, and calibration standards according to standard procedures.
Ensure accurate and timely data recording and reporting using the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
Maintain lab cleanliness and safety in accordance with established protocols.
Support the resolution of quality control issues using appropriate analytical methods and equipment.Qualifications and Skills:

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Environmental Science, Engineering, or a related STEM discipline. Alternatively, relevant and demonstrable laboratory work experience will be considered.
Proficiency with computers; experience using quality control or LIMS systems is preferred.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
Experience in environmental water analysis is highly desirable.
Knowledge of and hands-on experience with analytical instruments such as GC, FTIR, and AA, including calibration and maintenance, is a strong asset.This role is Inside IR35. The rates advertised are PAYE

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