Technician

Job Description

You will be required to calibrate and analyse a wide variety of samples within the testing and calibration laboratories.  An understanding of the fundamentals of analytical chemistry and experience of working within a chemistry/ microbiology laboratory is essential.
You must be familiar with good laboratory practices and have previous experience of routine analysis.  You should preferably be familiar with LIM systems and laboratory quality systems.
You must have a flexible approach to work together with good communication skills, IT skills and a good standard of manual dexterity.  The ability to work on your own initiative and establish good relationships with other team members is essential and you must be capable of responding effectively to delegated responsibilities and working with minimum supervision.  A minimum of a City & Guilds/ONC/SCOTVEC or equivalent qualification is essential as is a current driving licence as there is a requirement for the successful applicant to be able to travel to and work on site at various locations throughout Scotland
The successful candidate would be expected to continue to expand their knowledge and show an aptitude in acquiring new skills.

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