Join Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. (EBI) and you’ll be part of a team that leads science, innovation, and technology on different industry fronts. Working here will provide you with an exciting and motivating career full of development and growth opportunities throughout our businesses. We are a global company that prides itself on having passionate, diverse and dedicated employees who work together to achieve uncommon results. Job Description JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT + The Job entails performing but not limited to wet chemistry, physical chemistry and Combustion analysis. + Wet Chemistry: Aquakem, discreet analyser, RFA. + Combustion: TGA, Skalar, Flash, Leco + Physical Chemistry: Laser, Fractions, Titrator, CEC, pH, conductivity. + A flexible attitude to work is essential and you will be expected to help out in other areas as both volume and type of work varies on a seasonal basis. + The jobholder is required to analyse samples and to provide accurate, precise and quality data using the analytical techniques as described by Standard Operating Procedures within the specified time limits and adhering to all safety criteria. + This involves completing allocated analytical work on time and to the required standards, working efficiently and effectively to minimise waste and time used, therefore maximising the efficiency and profitability of the laboratory. + It is expected that the work and its interpretation will be carried out competently with a large degree of independence. + Where applicable, work must be carried out to meet the current requirements of ISO/IEC 17025 as laid down by UKAS. JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES + To ensure that all the operations, procedures, policies and equipment within the Job Holders area of responsibility are maintained to the highest standards and conform to all UKAS requirements where required. To monitor the allocated work and interpret data generated and to alert management to any actual, or anticipated deviations from key objectives or timelines. + Ensure that all analyses are completed within agreed time scales, to all quality criteria and in the most cost-effective manner. To ensure that work is fully, accurately and promptly recorded and reported, for example on data sheets in the computer database and other documents to support the work programme. To communicate problems, results or progress to the management as required. + To check and validate where necessary all analytical work undertaken to ensure only the highest quality analytical data is presented for reporting. To make verbal reports to Section Management and other senior staff on a regular basis and as necessary, to continue efficient working. + To ensure all instruments used are cleaned, maintained and record books are kept up to date. + To observe stock control of chemicals and consumables and to order or alert supervisor of inadequate stocks. + To understand and follow Company policies and to ensure good standards are maintained for UKAS, safety and environmental standards (e.g. accident reporting, waste disposal). To alert Section Management of any deviations or deficiencies with work, equipment, safety or compliance. Ensign-Bickford Industries, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status. Ensign-Bickford Industries, (http://e-bind.com) (EBI), founded in 1836, is a privately-owned high technology conglomerate that participates in businesses that are relevant to the future of the world and have multigenerational growth prospects. Over the last 186 years, EBI has grown into a global science and technology leader in pet food science, space and defense, and diagnostic solutions. Our businesses are unified by a common shared operating system and a common set of Core Values. Watch the video above to learn more about some of the incredible challenges we take on every day to deliver the best product for our customers, and ultimately the world. The simple truth is: When you are a part of our team, you stand head and shoulders above the rest. We conduct business in a manner that reflects the highest human and ethical standards, with a commitment to mutually beneficial partnerships, and a belief in the efficacy of genuine economic and social service. Click here to learn about our Core Values (https://ensign-bickfordind.com/ebi-core-values/) AFB International + AFB is the leader in pet food flavor enhancers. Ensuring product performance for pet food manufacturers—and their customers—is our business. ⠀ Cawood (https://cawood.co.uk/) + Cawood is the UK’s leading scientific group, recognized for its technical capability and value-added service to customers in land-based industries. ⠀ Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/ensign-bickford-aerospace-defense/) + EBAD is a global leader in precision energetic systems and other innovative explosives, non-explosive and electromechanical solutions for the defense and aerospace markets. ⠀ EnviroLogix (http://www.ensign-bickfordind.com/subsidiaries/envirologix-inc/) + EnviroLogix is an industry leader in the development and manufacturing of tests for the rapid detection of GMOs and mycotoxins throughout the worldwide food production chain.