Laboratory Administrator

Entitlements: 30 days paid holiday pro-rata (including bank holiday allowance) that increase with service, company pension scheme, full training, workplace reviews.

Hours: 33 hours p/week, Tuesday, Wednesday Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am-4pm

An exciting opportunity is currently available to become part of a new company. Exploration & Testing Associates Limited is an independent company specialising in geotechnical ground investigation and construction materials testing in the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic candidate to join the team while the company expands and grows.

The position of Laboratory Administrator will be based at our Durham office. Reporting to the Management Team, it is the responsibility of the Laboratory Administrator to collate and input laboratory and site testing data, using the relevant computer programme or equivalent in a timely manner. The Laboratory Administrator also collates data for suppliers and clients, assists the Management Team the administration of records, assists in monitoring the laboratory turnaround times and KPI's, as well as general administrative duties as required by the department and the business.

The key requirements of the role are:

• Ensuring all laboratory and site testing data is collated, processed and reported within the requirements of the relevant test standards and in a timely manner


• Ensuring work quality, during the job and upon completion


• Ensuring client contract reviews are filled out and sent where required


• Ensuring laboratory turn around times and KPI's are monitored


• To attend and complete approved training courses as requested


· Ensuring the required standards of general house-keeping are met and workplace efficiency is maintained using 5S methodology as appropriate

· Good organisational skills and ability to prioritise

· Strong safety awareness

· Ability to work well in a team and collaborate with others

· Able to work well under pressure and respond positively

Desirable:

· A full UK driving licence

· Understanding of the requirements of ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 17025, British Standards and UKAS

· Experience in having been trained and assessed in Laboratory Administrator skills

· Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook and Excel

· Having an understanding of COSHH and chemical safety requirements

Exploration & Testing Associates Limited places the highest importance on in all aspects of Health, Safety and Environmental management. Successful candidates will be expected to respect the procedures put in place to provide a safe working environment for the whole team.

We are an independent company directed and managed by experienced and friendly professionals with over 50 years' experience in ground investigation and materials testing.

Our vision is to offer a service that fulfils all of our clients' needs in terms of quality, budget and programme requirements. We provide regular contact and dedicated support on each project that we work on.

Our strategy is to establish a network of regional offices nationwide, including laboratory services, managed and staffed by experienced professionals with a proven track record of meeting the company's vision.