Laboratory Technician - Analytical Instrument Operator

WHAT IS ON OFFER

AHK has an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Technician - Analytical Instrument Operator to join our Laboratory based in Spartanburg, South Carolina. The Laboratory Technician - Analytical Instrument Operator is responsible for carrying out analytical methods and standard operating practices without supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high quality analytical service is provided to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples / commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed & carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working daily with the following analytical Instrument, Inductive coupled plasma-Optical emission spectroscopy (ICP-OES) and Atomic absorption spectroscopy (FAAS)
• Ensuring at all times that a high degree of accuracy and precision is applied to methods and procedures through incorporating and promoting good laboratory practice principles.
• Responsible for ensuring that work throughput is followed in accordance with documented methods, procedures and timescales.
• Advising the Laboratory Supervisor of repetitive problems in connection with training and development objectives that manifest during the execution of day-to-day analytical methods and procedures and associated standard operating practices.
• Maintaining records and laboratory data in agreement with the Laboratory Supervisor such that work is clearly and easily auditable and traceable.
• Processing analytical data unsupervised in preparation of results being checked and authorised prior to reporting.
• Assisting the Laboratory Supervisor in implementing extended training programmes that will ensure that the post holder is sufficiently well trained to carry out their analytical responsibilities accurately and efficiently.
• Undertaking other duties of an appropriate nature in consultation with the Laboratory Supervisor.
• Ensuring that all laboratory work areas and work stations are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensuring stocks of consumables are monitored and replenished in a timely manner.
• Ensuring that all PPE and health and safety procedures are adhered to, in line with the laboratory code of practice.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight, you will need to display the following:

• Ability to demonstrate literacy and be numerate.
• Flexible and adaptable with the ability to operate and contribute in a changing environment.
• Attention to detail.
• A team player, working alongside others with positivity and respect.
• Presenting a positive attitude and taking pride in their work.
• High level of interpersonal skills.
• Good timekeeping.
• Ability to work with minimum supervision and be able to use your own initiative.
• A willingness to take full ownership of the role and to go above and beyond.
• Keen interest in Chemistry and/or other scientific principles.
• Ability to demonstrate a high degree of manual dexterity.
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Required Work Experience

• Working experience with Microsoft and Google Suite.
• Previous laboratory experience and/or working with analytical instrumentation is desirable but not necessary, training will be provided.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.

Physical Demands

• The employee may need to stand or sit for long periods of time.
• The employee is required to frequently walk.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

BENEFITS

• 401K. You can elect to make pre-tax contributions of between 1% to 84% of eligible earnings. The Company contributes 3% of salary per annum.
• Medical. Yourself only - fully Company funded (dependents coverage is available at the employee’s cost).
• Dental. Yourself and dependents - fully Company funded.
• Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance. Fully Company funded.
• Life Insurance. $80,000 total (as long as you are employed by AHK).
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance. Eligible employees may purchase additional Voluntary Life and AD&D insurance. Premiums are paid through payroll deductions.
• Vision. Vision insurance is available at low cost for employees and dependents which is paid through payroll deductions.
• AFLAC. Several supplemental programs are available to employees at their own cost paid through payroll deductions.