Laboratory Assistant

Overview

Assist with sample prep and basic lab analysis in wastewater lab.

Key Responsibilities

• quality system
• sample preparation
• equipment maintenance
• wastewater analysis
• effluent analysis
• sludge analysis

Tasks

-Working to a defined Quality system whilst adhering to tight deadlines with varying sample volumes and complying with the needs of the customer and changing regulatory standards -Undertaking sample preparation prior to analysis and contributing to straightforward analytical techniques and analysis -Operating within a team environment and supporting activities according to best practice procedures as detailed in the Quality System -Assist in the maintenance of equipment used to undertake preparation and straightforward analysis tasks -Analysis of Wastewater, Trade Effluent and Sludge samples through a number of analytical methods

Requirements

• gcses
• lab experience
• iso17025
• communication
• planning
• attention

What You Bring

-5 GCSEs (A-C in Maths, English and Science/technology subject) -Current lab experience is beneficial but not required. -Good communication skills -Straightforward technical activities to facilitate learning and development. -Planning and organisations skills -Good attention to detail in all work they complete -Tests performed in the lab such as Biological Oxygen Demand, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Suspended Solids, pH, Nutrients, Alkalinity, Dry Solids, Fats Oils and Grease -A high throughput wastewater laboratory working to ISO17025, ISO 5667 and MCERTS standards accredited by UKAS -Self-motivated to deliver a highly flexible sample preparation and analytical service within a changing environment including flexibility in working hours/practices. -You will be required to work Tuesday to Saturday each week. 10:30am until 6:30pm

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Benefits

-Enhanced parental leave schemes -Salary Finance -Wealth at Work courses -Mental health first aiders -Employee Assistance Plan -Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements -A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays -Deals and discounts -A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme -MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions -EVolve Car Scheme -A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover -MORE Choices flexible benefits

About United Utilities

-It operates across North West England, supplying drinking water and treating sewage. -The company manages vast infrastructure, including thousands of kilometers of pipelines and nearly 600 treatment works. -Typical projects include reservoir management, leak detection, and wastewater upgrades. -Specializing in water and wastewater services, infrastructure upkeep, and renewable energy generation.

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