Organic Technician

WHO WE ARE

SUEZ is a major player in environmental services. For almost 160 years, SUEZ has supported local communities and industrial companies in the management of essential services such as water, waste, and air quality. As such, SUEZ produces drinking water for 66 million people worldwide, recovers 2 million tons of secondary raw materials per year, and generates 3.1 TWh of renewable energy from waste.

Within SUEZ, the Smart & Environmental Solutions (SES) Business Line aims to accelerate the development and deployment of smart and environmental solutions on a global scale: digital solutions for water and waste, solutions for air quality and climate, for the performance of drinking water networks and wastewater systems, as well as for environmental quality monitoring. The teams in this Business Line contribute, along with the Group's geographical entities, to supporting local authorities and companies in their environmental transition, as well as citizens to facilitate their access to a more sustainable consumption.

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WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR

Salary: £21,328
Location: Consett
Working pattern: Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours a week
Company benefits: Company funded 1% benefit allowance, 2 wellbeing days, pension, enhanced parental leave, 28 days holiday, bank holidays.

Purpose of the role/description:
To assist senior technicians, analysts, senior analysts and management. Preparation and extraction of samples and housekeeping. Basic analysis where applicable. Delivery of key objectives.

Main responsibilities:
Preparation and extraction of analytical samples and reagents including basic analysis using classical wet chemistry techniques in accordance with laboratory test procedures.
Basic laboratory testing where appropriate.
The calculation of results.
Ensuring health and safety procedures are adhered to.
Ensuring quality procedures are adhered to.
Data entry into lims.
Calibration, equipment and balance checks
Housekeeping, ensuring the laboratory work area is clean, tidy and free from rubbish.

Which skills and experiences you will need to succeed in this role?

Qualifications required:
A minimum of g.c.s.e grade c or above in science, maths and english or two years laboratory experience.
Experience required:
No experience necessary if the qualification requirements are satisfied.
Desired experience but not essential:
Industry experience

Additional skills required:
Proactive approach to work
Good organisational skills
Ability use initiative
Good communicator
Basic computer skills

BU: SES