Hybrid Soil Extraction Technician na Cawood Scientific
Cawood Scientific · Bracknell, Reino Unido · Hybrid
- Junior
- Escritório em Bracknell
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:
JOB DETAILS
Job Title: Soil Extraction Technician
Site Location: NRM - Bracknell
Dept/Section: Soil Analytical
Fixed Term Contract May 26
JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT
To extract soil samples and prepare them for analysis.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
- Make up extraction solution by following the Standard Operating Procedures and dispense solution into extraction pots.
- Scoop samples into individual extractions pots. High attention to detail is required to ensure no errors while working with high-volume workload.
- Place extraction pots into shaker machinery and once completed pour into filtration unit through filter paper.
- Operate Subsampling Unit to place samples into tubes ready for analysis.
- Perform maintenance on the equipment when required.
- To work in other preparation 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. Report any damage to management as soon as possible.
- Work as a team and maintain morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
- Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
- Keeping safety at the forefront of laboratory work and being 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 support and 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 laboratory effectively and promptly.
Continuous Improvement
- Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required.
HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK
All employees have a duty to comply with and support the company HS & E policies and procedures work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH Regulations (1988) and other relevant policies and procedures
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