Job title: Assistant Technician Job Type: Contract Start date: ASAP Duration: 12 months Salary/ Pay rate/ Benefits: £14.66-£15.54 PAYE OR £19.46-£20.64 Umbrella Location: Cumbria Applicants must have experience of the following: Science GCSEs at grade A to C or equivalent Experience in analytical chemistry (preferred but not essential) Good organisational skills, high attention to detail Awareness of conventional and radiological safety IT literate Ability to work as part of a team Ideally applicants should also have: Role information: 1. Assist in the delivery of assigned programmes of work to support the overall delivery of analytical results to time and quality 2. Comply with the laboratory quality management systems to support accreditation 3. Comply with processes and procedures to enable safe working practices 4. Assist the analytical team to provide a consistent and efficient level of service 5. Assist in the waste management of samples and other consumables 6. Carry out routine Laboratory cleaning and maintenance tasks. 7. Take responsibility for personal continued development 8. Comply with legislation and company policies and procedures to ensure appropriate standards are met Demonstrate an understanding and awareness of efficient operational practices to minimise wastage (financial and material) Interested in this position? please click "apply now" We try to respond to all applicants, but sometimes this is not possible due to high volumes of applications; if you have not heard from us within 14 days, regrettably it means you have been unsuccessful on this occasion. Company information: This contract vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates. Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names. We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.