Job Description

This role is located in our business unit, IAS Laboratories, within the Cawood ScientificAgriculture Division. IAS Laboratories, part of Cawood Scientific, is an environmental and agricultural testing laboratory with extensive experience of water, soil, compost, sludge and silage issues. We have a long track record of delivering successful long term testing, monitoring and sampling project around Ireland. IAS Laboratories provide value added professional services addressing the environmental, technical and commercial challenges faced in this dynamic environment. Learn more about IAS Laboratories by clicking here.

Job Description:

Laboratory Technician I

Key Requirements and Qualifications

The ideal candidate should possess the following:

• Education: A diploma or a degree in a science discipline is preferable.
• Experience: Preferably 1–2 years of work experience in the relevant laboratory area.
• Language: A good level of spoken and written English.
• IT Skills: Competency in Microsoft Excel, Word and LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)
• Suitability: Any experience deemed suitable by management (Cawood Directors or Site Lead).

Essential Skills and Competencies

To be successful in this role, a candidate must demonstrate:

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Problem-Solving.
• Attention to detail.
• Organisation.

Core Responsibilities

The Laboratory Technician I is responsible for performing laboratory analysis and ensuring quality compliance. Specific responsibilities include:

Laboratory Work and Data Management

• Preparatory work for samples that require testing.
• Performing laboratory testing, including common parameters such as: pH, Conductivity, Turbidity, Total Dissolved Solids (TDS), Suspended Solids, Chemical Oxygen Demand (COD), Biological Oxygen Demand (BOD), Organic Matter, Kjeldahl Nitrogen and more.
• Inputting of the correct results onto the LIMS system.
• Kaisen mindset.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensuring ongoing compliance with the requirements of ISO 17025:2017.
• Bringing any non-conformances or potential areas of improvement to the attention of the Analytical Lead and or Site Responsible Person (SRP)
• Completion of quality records as necessary.
• Filing of work sheets.

Maintenance and Inventory

• Cleanliness of their work area and equipment used.
• Implementation of 5's system.
• Monitoring stock levels of chemicals/consumables used.
• Correct storage of samples.

Cawood is the largest independent provider of analytical laboratory testing and sampling services for the land-based industries in the UK. With 15 sites around the country specialising in different types of analysis, we are always looking for skilled and talented individuals to join our teams.

This is an exciting time to join Cawood. The business is growing and there are plenty of opportunities for people who want to work hard, have fun and be part of our success.