Role Profile
Laboratory Technician
Typical job description:
Reports to the Laboratory Supervisor. Carries out all sampling and testing activities including crude oil,intermediate & final products, outfall, effluent & water, stack emissions and air quality.
Key Processes:
The exact nature of the work will depend on the size of the employing organisation.
However, it will almost certainly involve:
- Carries out all routine and non-routine tests and analysis on feed, intermediate, finished and other products
- Maintains and calibrates the laboratory instruments and assists in all aspects of laboratory operations.
- Prepares standard solutions and chemicals.
- May be involved in non-operational duties including auxiliary fire fighting, first aid etc.
- Maintains a good housekeeping regime
- May work shifts
Entry Level:
- Minimum of 3 standard grades being English, Maths and a science subject
Search for related degrees or courses:
Industry Standard:
- National Certificate in Chemistry or applied science
- S/NVQ L3 in Laboratory and Associated Technical Activities
- Functional Skills – IT Level 2
Competencies:
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of all fuels testing procedures
- Good communication skills
Knowledge needed for the role:
- Health and Safety issues and Codes of practice relevant to the industry
- Legislation including Health & Safety at Work Act and HMR&C Regulations, Bills of Laden etc.
- Risk Assessments
Pay and conditions:
Salaries are in the range £15000 to £25000 plus allowances. Lab technicians usually work a continuous shift cycle averaging out at 37.5 hours a week. Shift patterns vary between 8 and 12 hours.