Sample Logistics Assistant - Leeds, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Leeds, United Kingdom

4 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available 1- - Region 1- Yorkshire and the Humber

City/Town 1
Leeds

Building/Site 1

LEEDS NLS Olympia House, Gelderd Road, Leeds, LS12 6DD

Grade 1

Staff Grade
Post Type 1
Fixed Term

Working Pattern 1

Full Time

Role Type 1

Science, Analytical
Salary Minimum 1 £22,754 pro rata

Job description 1

We really do value a diverse workforce and we want to be an organisation that represents the communities we serve. We want everybody to feel included, fairly treated and duly recognised for the contribution they make. You'll be working right in the heart of the laboratory, providing a first class service to colleagues within the main laboratory but also liaising directly with our customer services team and colleagues from our sister site at Starcross, Exeter. If you've got a close attention to detail, a strong customer focus and enjoy building and maintaining relationships we think you'll really enjoy this role. We're looking for an enthusiastic and selfmotivated Sample Registration and Preparation Assistant to come and join our friendly team in the Environment Agency's Monitoring Laboratory based in Leeds.

Your duties will include:
Receiving deliveries of samples and goods coming into the laboratory

Registration of samples using the laboratory computer system
Preparation of samples conforming to laboratory standards and procedures
Undertaking daily quality checks of equipment for the team
Management and storage of samples including sample logistics and disposal

The team 1

In the National Monitoring Laboratory in Leeds, you will be working within a small team alongside approximately 35 analytical staff and 12 customer services colleagues. We provide analytical services to the Environment Agency and external customers which includes the analysis of sediments, soils, biota and waters from across England and around the coastline, as well as providing a bespoke Forensic Waste Service.

Experience/skills required 1

Whether you are at the start of your career journey or returning to the workplace, we want to hear from you.

Through experience to date you will ideally be able to demonstrate the following:

Educated to a minimum of 4 GSCE's (or equivalent)
ideally including Mathematics and/or a Science
Comfortable with the use of IT including Microsoft office (training will be given on software required for the role)
Selfmotivated with a close attention to detail and an ability to follow procedures to achieve results
Excellent communication skills
A team player who enjoys helping others and building and sustaining relationships
Strong customer focus
Contact and additional information 1
You'll be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support you need to succeed in your new role.

We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life.

You'll have access to a Local Government Pension scheme as well as a host of other employee benefits.

Our Leeds laboratory is well served by public transport links, we have secure bike pods and free staff parking on site as well as a brand new staff canteen.