Microscopy Technician

The Company

Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.8 billion in revenue and 13,700 employees in 54 countries in 2023. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Job title – Laboratory Technician (Microscopy)

Location - Par - St Austell - Cornwall

Hours of work – 37.5h a week - Monday - Friday

Salary - £25,000

Are you passionate about Science? How about starting your career working as

a Laboratory Technician at Imerys?

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people and our aim is to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and to support our people to continuously learn, improve and innovate. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.

The job role: As a Laboratory Technician you will provide support to Microscopy Area Supervisor in carrying out analytical approved test methods and reporting results to customers.

You will be following the daily and weekly instrument checks, calibration procedures, quality control sample monitoring, prove method competency and preparation of approved test methods whilst;

Identifying instrument performance issues and in consultation with management rectifying the issue, reporting non-conformities and deviating samples.
Contributing to the ISO/IEC 17025:2017 and other laboratory accreditation of the Analytical Section.
Performing experiments at laboratory scale following a programme set by Laboratory Manager.
Contributing to the safe operation of the team by following health and safety guidelines. agreed with Laboratory Manager.
Identifying mechanisms to improve performance by reporting of unsafe conditions and health and safety related incidents.
Following approved guidelines on the safe use and storage of chemicals.
Managing your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager in maintaining steady turnaround times for requested work.
Contributing to the documentation of new analytical test methods.

What’s in it for you?

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
Generous Pension Plan
Life Assurance
Income Protection
Company Sick Pay
Car salary sacrifice scheme
Discounts on external retailers
Cycle to work scheme

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the Wellbeing of our people which includes:

Employee Assistance Programme
Virtual GP
Flu and Eye care vouchers
Enhanced family friendly policies
Menopause Support

What we ask in return? As a Lab Technician you should manage your own workload and collaborate with co-workers and Microscopy Laboratory Manager. You will ideally have Lab/ Microscopy experience and the following;

5 GCSEs Grade C or above, NVQ level 3 or A level in relevant subject, or equivalent.
Must be able to work within a laboratory environment, including the safe use of laboratory equipment and chemicals Knowledge.
Basic spreadsheet and word document skills (MS Office and/or Google Docs/Sheets).
Attention to Detail Use of Lims.

We would like our application process to be accessible to all - if you require an alternative way to apply then please get in touch on 01952 281924.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.

Position Type

Full time

and

Permanent

Only technical issues will be monitored through the below inbox:

recruiting.support@ imerys.com

PLEASE DO NOT SUBMIT RESUMES OR APPLICATIONS TO THIS EMAIL, AS THEY WILL NOT BE REVIEWED.

To ensure fairness and legal compliance in our recruitment processes, only applications received through the online application process will be considered.

IMERYS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and it is our policy to not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state or local laws.