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Apprentice Laboratory Technician Intertek Caleb Brett Thornton

Intertek

Apprentice Laboratory Technician Intertek Caleb Brett Thornton

£18525

Intertek, Ince, Cheshire West and Chester

  • Full time
  • U
  • Onsite working
  • Apprenticeship programme

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 898ab0805ae94215939e78b1978f3fbc

Full Job Description

  • Performing sample analysis to an acceptable standard and in

    • accordance with established procedures (results may require
    checking by senior personnel).
  • Maintaining accurate records of testing and sample observations and calculations

  • Producing reports for samples tested and input of sample results

    • into the computer system.
  • Undertaking miscellaneous duties, as requested and approved by

    • senior personnel
  • Participating in Inter and Intra Laboratory Correlation Schemes.

  • Maintenance of acceptable housekeeping in the main laboratory.

  • Ensuring that all equipment within the section is maintained to acceptable operating and (where appropriate) with valid calibration standards. Ensure all weekly/monthly equipment calibrations are carried out in the main laboratory.

  • Ensuring the housekeeping in the laboratory is at an acceptable standard at all times - each shift is to clean up before they finish.

  • Carry out testing in accordance with the relevant documented

    • standards and test methods
  • Assist with audits (when asked by the senior personnel) and ensuring compliance at all times with any local systems, rules and procedures, including including external accreditation (ISO 9001, ISO 17025, ISO 18001, ISO 14001 etc.) set by the company and/or external certification authorities and ensuring that appropriate quality assurance controls are carried out on a regular basis within the section.

  • Ensure solutions and solvents in the main laboratory are in date, made up as required and correctly labelled in line with GLP and COSHH requirements.

  • Ensure adequate handover occurs with the following shift.

  • Investigate abnormal results to confirm or correct the situation, and if necessary, alert the appropriate staff.

  • Avoiding unsafe acts and follow company Health Safety & Environmental procedures.

  • Becoming familiar with Health Safety & Environmental information issued by the company.

  • Reporting all accidents and incidents no matter how trivial.

  • Reporting near misses, safety concerns and think twices.

  • Ensuring, that relevant risk assessments are consulted for the work being carried out, and if these are unavailable then bringing this to the attention of senior personnel and assisting in the assessment of work related hazards and risks.

  • Ensuring, that relevant COSHH assessments are consulted for the substances being used, and if these are unavailable then bringing this to the attention of senior personnel and assisting in COSHH Assessment where required.

  • Ensuring that the correct Personal Protective Equipment is worn where required.

  • Ensuring that safety devices and manufacturers instructions are followed when using equipment.


    • Decision Making:
  • Follow the workload set by the senior personnel to meet the time demands in the main laboratory as required by the clients and schedules.

  • Scheduling the tasks and testing in the main laboratory with the use of effective time management.

  • Assess whether results obtained are reasonable, and react appropriately if they are not.

  • Ask for assistance if equipment needs maintenance above your experience.

    Communication skills, Attention to detail, Organisation skills, Customer care skills, Analytical skills, Team working, Independence, Time management skills, GCSE or equivalent Chemistry/Sciences (Grade C/4) Essential

    • GCSE or equivalent English (Grade C/4) Essential
    GCSE or equivalent Maths (Grade C/4) Essential

    Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices and over 42,000 people in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains. Intertek Total Quality Assurance expertise, is delivered consistently with precision, pace and passion, enabling our customers to power ahead safely. Intertek's Cargo & Analytical Assessment (CAA) business provides quality and quantity measurement, inspection, and laboratory testing services to the global oil, gas, petrochemical, petroleum refining & distribution, natural gas, biofuels, marine, and chemicals industries. Intertek helps clients protect and manage their risk during custody transfer, storage, transportation and other activities related to their cargo assets. Their qualified personnel also provide technical expertise and additive treatment
    services, helping clients to protect and optimise the return on their cargo business activities.

    You could reduce your training time, or finish your apprenticeship faster, if you have relevant prior learning or experience. This could be relevant:
  • training

  • qualifications, like an NVQ in a relevant field

  • industry or sector experience