Sample Preparation Technician

The Role
We are looking for a Sample Prep Technician to support our highly respected and knowledgeable Laboratory team. This position requires someone with good organisational skills who is able to clearly follow verbal and written instructions. This is a fast-paced working environment where you will be working alongside a talented team of experts in a friendly, supportive and innovative environment.

This role comes with a salary of £23,481 per annum.

Overview

RPS Laboratories are part of the RPS Group. We pride ourselves on our high level of customer care and the quality of our varied and diverse services. 
Our RPS Services Division operates from purpose-built laboratory facilities which have a long history of providing expert advice and analytical solutions to a wide range of industrial and service sectors including: pathology & biological, occupational hygiene & environmental & trace organics. Our laboratories enjoy an international reputation for solving complex and novel analytical problems in unusual matrices.

Responsibilities

Responsible for preparing samples of crops and other foodstuffs prior to their analysis. Working as part of a team to achieve goals set by the Laboratory Manager. Maintains a working stock of consumables, which are essential to perform daily activities and tasks. To work as part of a team to ensure that all other routine laboratory tasks are completed to ensure that the Laboratory operates smoothly. Assists in other areas and performs other tasks as directed by the Laboratory Manager or his/her delegate. Adheres to company Health and Safety policies to maintain a safe working environment. Ensure all Quality documentation is followed, adhered to and maintained in-line with procedures developed by the Quality Manager.

To perform all duties in a professional manner at all times, including wearing appropriate safety/work apparel as supplied by RPS.

Experience/Skills

Good time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure. Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, seeking advice where necessary. Ability to work with minimal supervision as well as part of a team. Good inter-personal and communication skills. Experience of working in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing priorities.

Health and Safety
The role is physically demanding with a high degree of manual handling involved;

Handling of foods, including nuts Working in cold environments Exposure to noise Operating machinery

What we offer you
We’ll provide you with a flexible, friendly and creative environment to challenge and develop your skills. You’ll be working in our brand new, purpose-built laboratory facility which uses state of the art analytical equipment.
We support our people to innovate, collaborate and build meaningful careers while you work on a variety of interesting projects.

About RPS
RPS is a leading global professional services firm of over 5000 people. We define, design and manage projects that create shared value in a complex, urbanising and resource-scarce world.
Connecting with our global expertise we make it easy for our clients to create winning solutions for their communities and their clients. By being confidently pragmatic we solve problems that matter. We make complex easy. #LI-SY1

Our commitment to Diversityand Inclusion
Mindful that a truly inclusiveorganization must make appropriate use of talent on a global basis and withoutunnecessary barriers, we are committed to embedding diversity and inclusionprinciples in all People processes in order to be as diverse as the communitiesand clients we work with, thereby securing, developing, and retaining the bestavailable talent for the company’s future.

Our approach to Diversityand inclusion
Our people live our purpose,deliver our promise, and demonstrate our behaviours every day. Our behavioursdefine who we are. Developed by our people, they underpin everything that wedo. They create the memorable experiences we are known for and make RPS a greatplace to do great work.
‘Stronger Together’ is one ofour five core behaviours and it is inherent in creating an inclusive workplace:
‘We are respectful,acknowledge diversity, and recognise the potential and contribution ofeveryone. We bring out the best in one another, always assuming best intent.People who learn and grow thrive in our business, sharing in our success.’

Recruitment Agencies
We have a Preferred Supplier List oftrusted partners to assist us when required and do not acknowledge anyspeculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions from agencies not onthis list. Please refer to the careers page on our website if you require anyfurther information.