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Sample Preparation Technician - Temporary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace and Defense

Selby, UKFull-time / TemporarySeen 2 days agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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Compensation
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Location
Selby, UK
Schedule
Full-time / Temporary
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Job overview

The Sample Preparation Technician sorts, separates, receives, inspects, and prepares samples while ensuring they match the relevant paperwork. The role follows standard operating procedures, maintains clean equipment and PPE, and reports discrepancies, lab problems, damage, accidents, and near misses. It also supports safe and efficient lab operations, continuous improvement, teamwork, and onboarding support for new employees when required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Sample PreparationSample InspectionStandard Operating ProceduresLaboratory SafetyCommunicationTeamworkContinuous ImprovementQuality Control

Full job description

Selby, UK

Full time

REQ107727

Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results.

Job Description

  • Sort and separate samples ensuring they correspond with the relevant paperwork

  • Prepare all samples accurately and in a timely manner

  • Receive and inspect samples that are delivered to site.

  • Communicate discrepancies/queries and take charge of ensuring emails are addressed and dealt with promptly or within a reasonable timescale.

  • Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.

  • Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image by keeping equipment and PPE clean.

  • Respect company equipment ensuring to use them as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.

  • Work as a team and maintaining morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.

  • Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab 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 proactive support ensuring there onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.

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 - they are there to support you.

  • 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.

To comply with and support the company HS & E policies and procedures.

  • All employees have a duty to work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH Regulations (1988) and other relevant policies and procedures.

Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

EBI's 190-year history has been shaped by innovation and stewardship defining who we are today: a family-owned, independently led, and professionally managed company united by our people, Core Values, and Winning Vision. We invite you to explore our three strong businesses and discover how you can help shape the next chapter of our story.

Ensign-Bickford Industries (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/) founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. As One EBI, we innovate in science and technology for the safety, health, and well-being of society, creating exceptional long-term value.

AFB International (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/afb-international/%29)

  • AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/%29)

  • EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets.

⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/%29)

  • EnviroLogix is a global leader in the development of rapid GMO and mycotoxin detection technology.

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