About us: Murphy Process Engineering has been involved in the Design, Build and Operate of numerous Water and Wastewater treatment plants for over 30 years.
The Laboratory Department works as a support service to all aspects of the company Job Description Laboratory Technician within the Head Office Laboratory Department, Cookstown Court, potential to have experience across various sites throughout Ireland and potential opportunities that may arise in the U.K Purpose of Job: To provide water process optimisation and assist with implementing problem solving expertise within the business unit.
This will include facilitation and co-ordination with managers, team leaders, operations technicians and site work to optimise process performance.
It will also require interface with the relevant stakeholders and clients.
Conduct defined technical duties associated with the safe operation of the Laboratory as well as various sites throughout Ireland and any potential opportunities that may arise in the U.K. Main Accountabilities: Perform routine and specialised tests on samples of wastewater, plant influent, various plant processes and final plant effluent and drinking water; Perform tests on activated sludge, sludge digestion units, TSS, BOD, COD, NH3-N, pH, Total Phosphorous; Maintain laboratory in a clean and orderly manner, i.e.
clean, wash, sterilize, calibrate and maintain equipment and apparatus used in all tests and analysis: Order adequate laboratory supplies; Maintain a chemical inventory list and update MSDS's as required; Maintain calibration: i.e.
daily, monthly, in-use for all laboratory equipment; Validation method; Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company safety rules and health and safety legislation and relevant environmental standards; Adhere to stated policies, procedures and guidelines relating to ethical conduct, HRM, SH&E and quality assurance management; Maintain a working environment which is supportive and respectful of other employees.
Full flexibility in working on any of our sites in Ireland and any potential requirements that may arise in the U.K. *This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.
* Required/Desirable Skills: Knowledge of laboratory work is desirable.
All training will be received on the job.
Full clean driving license required Relevant Level 7 or 8 science graduate (preferred but non-essential) What Murphy offer in return: Competitive salary and benefits Discretionary annual bonus and annual salary review Above market rate contributory pension scheme available from day one 27 days annual leave per annum.
Holidays also increase with service Generous Private Healthcare Allowance Dedicated and continued investment in your professional development.
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