Reporting to the Services Manager, this is a 6 month fixed term contract.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
· Carrying out analytical and chemical analysis on feed products, cereals, herbage, soil and water samples in a timely manner to meet customer deadlines.
· Responsible for accurate logging of samples, selection of samples for analysis and ensuring tests are carried out in an accurate and timely manner using only approved in-house laboratory methods and producing customer reports to the ISO17025 standard.
· The analysis is carried out in accordance with defined methods to accredited laboratory standards; achieving and retaining ISO 17025 Accreditation for the Laboratory.
· Adhere to the Analytical Services Laboratory Procedures Manuals at all times.
· A basic understanding of all scientific calculations is required.
· Have a sufficient knowledge of reagents/chemicals to understand the consequences of exposing them to other elements e.g. air, water or other reagents/chemicals.
· Have a sufficient knowledge of the interactions between acids and bases and be able to prepare various normalities and strengths.
· Understand the principles of all calibrations and carry out the calibration schedule required.
· Liaise with external and internal maintenance staff to ensure all equipment is in perfect working order.
· Have sufficient knowledge of laboratory equipment to identify problems as they arise.
· Ensure all test validations are carried out in accordance with the ISO17025 standard.
· Ensure the laboratory is clean and tidy at the end of each working day and all relevant instrumentation is turned off.
· Maintain adequate stocks to ensure our service to customers is not interrupted.
· Follow all control charts to ensure trends and drifts are identified and acted upon at an early stage.
· Calibrate, maintain and operate standard laboratory equipment.
· Participate in proficiency schemes to verify accuracy and competency.
· Ensure work practices comply with all health and safety and environmental standards.
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