We are looking for a Sample Preparation Technician to support our highly respected and knowledgeable Laboratory team. This position requires someone with good organisational skills who is able to clearly follow verbal and written instructions. This is a fast-paced working environment where you will be working alongside a talented team of experts in a friendly, supportive and innovative environment.

This role comes with a salary of £23,481 per annum.

About The Team:

RPS Laboratories is a team of Analysts, Chemists, and Technicians that operate from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to the agrochemical sector. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in a wide variety of food, feed, and forage crops.

We have state-of-the-art laboratories in Bedford and Manchester:

·      Our Manchester laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain MCERTS accreditation for the analysis of stack emissions.

·      Our Bedford laboratory was one of the first laboratories in the UK to gain UKAS accreditation for the analysis of PFAS chemicals following the monitoring required at the Buncefield oil terminal.

About You:

As a key member of the Laboratories business, your role as a Sample Preparation Technician is critical to helping us conduct investigations and formulate effective solutions to help our clients comply with international quality standards, maximum residue limits (MRLs), environmental regulations, and much more.

By joining us you will collaborate with our clients, to design a tailored analytical programme to meet their complex regulatory needs. Leveraging our state-of-the-art instrumentation. You will be influential in providing analytical support during the remediation and clean-up project and subsequent routine monitoring.

Your Responsibilities:

Responsible for preparing samples of crops and other foodstuffs prior to their analysis
Working as part of a team to achieve goals set by the Laboratory Manager
Maintains a working stock of consumables, which are essential to perform daily activities and tasks
To work as part of a team to ensure that all other routine laboratory tasks are completed to ensure that the Laboratory operates smoothly
Assists in other areas and performs other tasks as directed by the Laboratory Manager or his/her delegate
Adheres to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment
Ensure all Quality documentation is followed, adhered to and maintained in-line with procedures developed by the Quality Manager
To always perform all duties in a professional manner, including wearing appropriate safety/work apparel as supplied by RPS
Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

Good time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure
Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, seeking advice where necessary
Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team
Good inter-personal and communication skills
Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities
Health and Safety
The role is physically demanding with a high degree of manual handling involved;

Handling of foods, including nuts
Working in cold environments
Exposure to noise
Operating machinery