Sample Preparation Technician

Reporting directly to the Chemistry Shift Supervisor – SP and Laboratory Manager - SP, the Sample Preparation Technician is responsible for the extraction process of samples generated from the Sample Generation department, where applicable. This includes preparing solutions for sample extraction and/or impingers preparation, verification of equipment and ensuring glassware is available for use. Included in equipment preparation is ensuring that equipment and systems have been calibrated and/or verified prior to use.

Key Responsibilities

• Labelling glassware appropriately
• Correct solution preparation as per test methods and applicable SOPs
• Ensuring impingers are filled or solutions are ready prior to sample generation
• Verifying correct solvents to be used and volume by reviewing test methods, protocols and methods instructions (where applicable)
• Calibration of simple systems (pH,...