About this role

Job ID: 42188
Location: Redcar : The Wilton Centre
Position Category: Quality Assurance
Position Type: Employee Fixed Term

Laboratory Day Technician (Fixed-term contract for 12 months)

Lloyd’s Register

Location: Redcar, UK.

What we’re looking for

A fixed-term contract for 12 months to carry out opening, documenting and preparation of submitted samples within the working system, as directed by the Day Supervisor. This will include all preparation activities, using both basic and advanced homogenisation techniques for which they are trained.

What we offer you

- The opportunity to work for an organization that has a strong sense of purpose, is values driven and helps colleagues to develop professionally and personally through our range of people development programmes

- Fixed-term contract for 12 months

The role

- Performing sample preparation to a high standard and in accordance with established procedures and maintaining accurate records.

- Carrying out data entry of sample information onto the laboratory management system as and when required by the Day Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager.

- Advising the Day Supervisor of any practical, operational or QHSE issues that arise during the working day.

- Opening sample packages and ensuring sample paperwork is correctly completed prior to samples being booked into the laboratory management system.

- Undertaking any additional miscellaneous duties, as directed by the Day Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager.

- Complying with the working rota & weekend working systems as directed by the Day Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager.

- Providing cover for absence during normal working hours and on Saturdays in agreement with the Day Supervisor and/or Laboratory Manager.

- Participating in internal & external audits (ISO:9001, ISO 18001, ISO 45001 & ISO:17025) including witness analysis and competency testing.

- Carrying out sample storage and disposal functions as directed by the Day Supervisor.

- Performing Stock Checks of consumables and chemicals ensuring that the laboratory is kept well supplied at all times.

- Perform daily balance and hotplate checks and complete associated forms and worksheets.

What you bring

- A/AS/GCSE Level(s) in related subject(s).

- Previous experience in relevant laboratory and/or industry-based experience would be an advantage.

- Good communication skills.

- Ability to gain knowledge of relevant laboratory operations/standards and properties of relevant chemical products.

You are someone who

- Is keen to take accountability and ownership for delivering customer needs

- Is able to self-manage and prioritize tasks towards achieving goals

- Is effective at solving problems, trouble-shooting and making timely decisions

- Is flexible and eager to take initiatives

- Communicates in a structured way and has ability to present technical ideas in user-friendly language

- Displays a team spirit, particularly in a multicultural environment

- Responds positively to learning opportunities and is comfortable stepping out of own comfort zone

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About us

We are a leading international technical professional service provider and a leader in classification, compliance, and consultancy services to the marine and offshore industry, a trusted advisor to our customers helping to design, construct and operate their assets to the highest levels of safety and performance. We are shaping the industry’s future through the development of novel and innovative technology for the next generation of assets, while continuing to deliver solutions for our customers every day.

Be a part of

Lloyd’s Register is wholly owned by the Lloyd’s Register Foundation, a politically and financially independent global charity that aims to engineer a safer world through promoting safety and education. For a thriving ocean economy, Lloyd’s Register colleagues and Lloyd’s Register Foundation work together to fund research, foster industry collaboration and develop action-oriented solutions to make the world a safer place.

Want to apply.

Here at Lloyd’s Register, we care, we share and we do the right thing in every situation. It’s ingrained in our culture and everything we do. We are committed, and continually strive, to lead with our values that empower and enable an inclusive environment conducive to your growth, development and engagement. It doesn’t matter who you are, what you have experienced, how you identify, how old you are, where you are from, what your beliefs are or how your brain or body works – the diversity of our colleagues is fundamental to our futures and the changes we can make together. Our inclusive culture allows us to connect together authentically and to be courageous and bold. We don’t just talk about our differences, we celebrate them!

We are committed to making all stages of our recruitment process accessible to all candidates. Please let us know if you need any assistance or reasonable adjustments throughout your application and we will do everything we possibly can to support you.

If you don't tick every box in these ads, please don't rule yourself out. We focus on hiring people who share our goal of working together for a safer, sustainable, thriving ocean economy.

We care, we share, we do the right thing.

If you have further questions about this role, please contact us at [email protected] and we will respond to you as soon as possible.

Diversity and Inclusion at Lloyd's Register:

Together we are one Lloyd’s Register, committed to developing an inclusive and safe workplace that embraces and celebrates diversity. We strive to ensure that all applicants to LR experience equality of opportunity and fair treatment, because we believe it is the right thing to do. We hope you do too.

As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to:

- ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.

- communicating and promoting vacancies offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.

- anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required

- supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

- at least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people.

Find out more about Disability Confident at: www.gov.uk/disability-confident

The Lloyd's Register Group comprises charities and non-charitable companies, with the latter supporting the charities in their main goal of enhancing the safety of life and property, at sea, on land and in the air - for the benefit of the public and the environment. ( Group entities ).