Lab Technician

The purpose of this role is to work as a member of the laboratory quality team to generate accurate measurements of infeed and finished goods performance.

Report any issues with regard to health and safety to management

Have a sound and knowledgeable understanding of data management, being able to collate data and produce clear and concise reports.

Have a good understanding of materials properties, specifically plastics, metals and minerals.

Working as part of a team of Laboratory Technicians, carrying out routine analytical testing to support plant operations this includes both products produced by the separation process and also analysis of incoming feed material

Analysing daily samples of infeed and outputs from the process to determine composition of materials by hand sorting.

Using Sieves to determine sizing of materials.

Determine target plastic concentrations by density measurement.

Analytical testing will also cover XRF to determine metal concentrations, FTIR, to determine plastic types.

Carrying out in –process sampling to measure process performance and develop improvements to the process.

Sampling water treatment process to ensure safety controls are working correctly.

Supporting other departments within the scope of the business e.g. Process management, engineering and production.

Producing daily sample reports and maintain records of all samples analysed.

Basic excel skills required

Experience of analysing material within a lab environment would be an advantage

Our purpose is to create a future where the materials we use don’t need to be extracted from the planet.’

At EMR, we give new life to unwanted materials. Every year, we recycle 10 million tonnes of metals and plastics, saving 19 million tonnes of carbon from entering the Earth’s atmosphere, diverting waste from landfill and protecting resources and habitats.

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth.

We’re proud to have achieved Great Place To Work status, but it’s about so much more than a badge. It’s about being recognised by our people for the continuous work we do to do better for them:

‘ The people who work here are from varied backgrounds and have a variety of beliefs, all of which are accepted and respected.’

‘I’m encouraged to keep a healthy work-life balance so that I can be performing at my best.’

‘I’ve been supported every step of the way in my career progression.’

‘‘EMR offers a fantastic and inclusive environment; collaboration across the whole business, humility and hard work.’

We couldn’t do any of this without our team members. In return for all they do, we do everything we can to create an environment of belonging, value, support and growth, underpinned by our Company values of We Care and We Do.

We Care

Integrity – our people are Respectful and Honest

Trust – our people are Collaborative and Genuine

We Do

Accountable – our people are Determined and Responsible

Innovative – our people have a Growth Mind-set and are Progressive

If you want to be part of something bigger than yourself, have a role that really makes a difference and work with likeminded people towards the same purpose, click the link to apply.

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