Laboratory Materials Technician
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Laboratory Technician
Location: Harrietsham
We are looking for a versatile Laboratory Technician to join our team in Harrietsham.
The role will encompass a diverse range of Laboratory responsibilities, including general lab administration, a variety of different Lab tests and various other daily laboratory duties.
Whilst previous experience working within a Laboratory environment is preferable, it is not essential as we are looking for a keen team player who can learn on the job.
Important data entry will be a fundamental part of this role, so a keen eye for detail and accuracy is essential.
Core responsibilities:
- Data entry of important test results
- Following stringent quality procedures to perform testing
- Carrying out various soil and concrete tests throughout the lab
- Liaise with the quality department to book in calibration or report equipment failure
- Maintain good laboratory practice, maintenance of laboratory equipment and safe working procedures.
- Always maintain good housekeeping standards. Keeping all areas clean, tidy, and free from obstruction and hazards.
- Any other tasks assigned by your senior or lab manager
- Assist with UKAS Audits
- Having the ability to work as part of a team and the initiative to be able to work solely.
- To Ensure the current turnaround times for in house testing are being met.
Experience / Skills:
- Educated to GCSE level or above with a good level of numeracy and literacy.
- Experience in construction laboratory testing is advantageous.
- IT literate.
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- Department
- Materials Testing - Laboratory
- Locations
- Harrietsham
Harrietsham
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About Construction Testing Solutions
CTS and our range of independent UKAS accredited laboratories provide on-site testing and laboratory services to the construction, quarry products and civil engineering industries across the whole of the UK.
Our purpose-built laboratories are fully equipped to test the mechanical, physical and chemical properties of soils, aggregates, concrete and bituminous materials as well as other construction materials and products.
Our highly-trained technicians and engineers either visit sites and take representative samples for subsequent laboratory testing, or conduct in-situ field tests.
Laboratory Materials Technician
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