Laboratory Technician

Join our team as a Laboratory Technician in Liverpool!

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Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing.

With unrivalled expertise, Tradebe Environmental Services is a leading force in the UK’s industrial waste management sector. We possess market-leading capabilities for organic and inorganic waste recovery and treatment. Full ISO and COMAH accreditation guarantees the safe and secure treatment and disposal of industrial waste products.
 

What will you do? Make an impact!

Main purpose of job: 
Due to continued success and growth, we are looking to recruit a new Lab Technician to our team in our Knowsley laboratory.

Your primary duties will be to analyse samples submitted to the main laboratory according to site procedures, recording the results in our computer system (SAP) and keep them in a well organised filing system as well as to inform the Laboratory Manager and Site Management of any abnormal results.

Your responsibilities will include:
•    To promptly analyse samples submitted to the main laboratory by operations, and relate the results back.
•    To record the data in its electronic version in SAP and corresponding spreadsheet, and to email the data to relevant individuals.
•    To timely analyse all other samples submitted to the main laboratory by the sales team. 
•    To assist the other chemist in the completion of priority work when instructed to do so by the lab manager.
•    To maintain the calibration and accurate performance of laboratory equipment. To report issues where they arise.
•    To produce any reports for their lab manager as requested.
•    Liaise with internal and external laboratories where sample analysis is required. 
•    Liaise with operations, compliance, customer services and sales to ensure customer satisfaction. 
 

Do you have what it takes?

•    HNC / chemistry degree or equivalent. 
•    Laboratory experience (water analysis) is desirable, but not essential (training will be provided).
•    Knowledge of the Waste Frame Directive/ experience on analysis of hazardous waste is desirable, but not essential (training will be provided).
•    Committed, flexible and pragmatic team player 

We expect you to BE ACCOUNTABLE, DRIVE RESULTS, EMBRACE CHANGE, and possess high levels of COLLABORATION!
 

What’s in it for you?

•    Competitive salary 
•    Annual bonus   
•    Contributory Pension
•    Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)
 

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.