Laboratory Technician

Job Responsibilities Developing, managing, actioning and documenting projects, to cover agreed technical support to affiliatesProposing and gaining support for the general direction of specific projects to be worked onCarrying out literature searches, to assist in all areas of technical developmentUpdating management on project/work progress in a pre-agreed formatUndertaking all aspects of analysis, as requiredInteracting with internal stakeholders on technical subjects, especially within Operations for production of specialty gradesWriting new in-house test methods, as appropriate, and reports/articles for internal and external useParticipating in Risk Assessments, COSHH assessments, MOC processes etc as requiredTraining other members of staff and external personnel, as requiredAttending training courses /seminars and completing competency modules as appropriateEnsuring the laboratory and equipment is kept clean, tidy and free of hazardsAny other tasks as directed by managementQualificationsEducated to degree or equivalent level, in a science or engineering disciplineLaboratory experience essential, bitumen industry experience preferableGood communication skillsIT literateSelf-motivated, able to independently and within a team setting