This role is located in NRM, within the Cawood Scientific Agriculture Division.
NRM, part of the Cawood Scientific Group, are the UK's largest independent provider of agronomic and environmental waste analysis for land-based industries. We offer water, soil, manures, fertilisers and plant tissue analysis to farmers, growers and agronomists for improved farm productivity, as well as land-based environmental services including composted waste, anaerobic digestate, effluents and industrial renewables. Learn more about NRM by clicking here.
Job Description
* Keep safety at the forefront of all laboratory work.
* Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
* Operate, perform maintenance and calibrate instrumentation following the Standard Operating Procedures
* Check data before releasing results and transfer onto the LIMS systems.
* Attention to detail essential due to high volume workload.
* Operating Agilent ICPs
* To work in other analytical roles within the company as the workload dictates.
* Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image, keeping equipment and PPE clean.
* Respect company equipment and use as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.
* Work as a team and maintain morale, actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
* Be proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing proactive support ensuring their onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging and inspiring.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Diligence
* Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.
* Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.
Efficiency
* Constantly review & optimise your ways of working.
* Share good practice and be prepared to suggest better ways of working.
* Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality of work to a high standard.
Communication
* Understand and utilise the structural reporting lines provided.
* Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly.
Continuous Improvement
* Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required.
Essential
* Enthusiasm, energy, and ability to handle high levels of workload.
* Must be able to work effectively and collaborate within own team and other sections.
* Must take initiative and have the ability to conduct hands-on work.
* Strong communication skills
* Must possess the ability to handle multiple tasks with high attention to detail.
* Highly organised and excellent time management skills.
* Excellent team player with the ability to work alone.
* Experience working with high-volume turnover of work in a busy environment