Job Summary

Job title–Laboratory Technician (Microscopy) 

Location- Par - St Austell - Cornwall 

Hours of work–37.5h a week - Monday - Friday

Salary- £25,000

Are you passionate about Science? How about starting your career working as

a Laboratory Technician at Imerys?  

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.  

The job role:As aLaboratory Technicianyou will provide support toMicroscopyArea Supervisor in carrying out analytical approved test methods and reporting results to customers. 

You will be following the daily and weekly instrument checks, calibration procedures, quality control sample monitoring, prove method competency and preparation of approved test methods whilst; 

• Identifying instrument performance issues and in consultation with management rectifying the issue, reporting non-conformities and deviating samples.

• Contributing to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other laboratory accreditation of the Analytical Section.

• Performing experiments at laboratory scale following a programme set by Laboratory Manager.

• Contributing to the safe operation of the team by following health and safety guidelines. agreed with Laboratory Manager.

• Identifying mechanisms to improve performance by reporting of unsafe conditions and health and safety related incidents.

• Following approved guidelines on the safe use and storage of chemicals.

• Managing your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager in maintaining steady turnaround times for requested work.

• Contributing to the documentation of new analytical test methods.

What’s in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

• Generous Pension Plan

• Life Assurance

• Income Protection

• Company Sick Pay

• Car salary sacrifice scheme

• Discounts on external retailers

• Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes: 

• Employee Assistance Programme 

• Virtual GP 

• Flu and Eye care vouchers 

• Enhanced family friendly policies 

• Menopause Support 

What we ask in return?As a Lab Technician you should manage your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager. You will ideally have Lab/ Microscopy experience and the following;  

• 5 GCSEs Grade C or above, NVQ level 3 or A level in relevant subject, or equivalent.

• Must be able to work within a laboratory environment, including the safe use of laboratory equipment and chemicals Knowledge.

• Basic spreadsheet and word document skills (MS Office and/or Google Docs/Sheets).

• Attention to Detail Use of Lims. 

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on .