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NRM is the UK’s largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables.

NRM are looking for a Laboratory technician (Aliquot laboratory) to join our Aliquot Team, on a full-time, permanent basis, based in Bracknell.

Role and responsibilities:

· Scoop and weigh aliquot prepared soil samples into appropriate containers, ready for analysis.

· Reweighing samples when requested from the General, ICP and Environmental departments.

· Lift batch trays containing soils to be analysed and move trolleys of Soil around the laboratory and into storage.

· Restock consumables.

· Ensure all balances used are cleaned, maintained and record books are kept up to date, highlighting to compliance any anomalies.

· Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.

· Support routine operations and ensure compliance with NRM Quality and UKAS requirements.

· Work as a team and maintain morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.

· Work must be completed efficiently and effectively to minimise waste and time used, therefore maximising the productivity and profitability of the laboratory.

· Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image, keeping equipment and PPE clean.

· Keeping safety at the forefront of laboratory work, and being proactive in reporting accidents and near misses straightaway to managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience:

· Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to handle high levels of workload which include heavy lifting.

· Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.

· Must take initiative and can conduct hands-on work.

· Strong communication skills

· Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.

· Highly organised and excellent time management skills.

· Excellent team player with the ability to work alone.

· Experience working with high-volume turnover of work in a busy environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £23,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Bracknell: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: V676