Laboratory IT Technician

Alfred H Knight is seeking an ambitious and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Laboratory IT Technician at our Head Office in Liverpool, UK. This role will be ideal for someone with a strong interest in both technology and laboratory operations. You will play a crucial role in supporting our laboratory teams with IT systems, troubleshooting technical issues, and ensuring the smooth integration of technology into laboratory processes. As you gain experience and enhance your skills, this position offers opportunities for progression, potentially leading to leadership roles where you will manage IT support for our laboratory operations. You will take part in a training program that begins with hands-on experience working in our laboratories. Here, you'll immerse yourself in daily operations and gain a solid understanding of laboratory processes. Following this, you will join the Laboratory Support Team, where you'll become familiar with our IT systems and learn how to provide effective support for these critical technologies.,

• Creating, monitoring and supporting the development of laboratory based IT projects to help with the continual improvement of Laboratory systems and processes.
• Ensuring all relevant parties are kept up to date and with ongoing developments.
• Training users in various newly developed and existing systems were required.
• The design and modification of LIMS templates to meet the criteria and specifications designated by the laboratory.
• The design and maintenance of other google sheet based IT infrastructure systems.
• Ensuring the above mentioned responsibilities are carried out within the designated QC framework.
• Managing the workload and team in their daily activities and projects.
  
  Adaptable to new ways of working/thinking.
• Good at problem solving.
• Communication: Good interpersonal skills able to communicate (verbally/written) and liaise professionally at all levels within the Company.
• Excellent organisational skills with good attention to detail and accuracy.
• A team player with dignity and due respect for fellow colleagues.
• A proactive approach working from your own initiative.
• Capable of managing multiple priorities.
• Good time management.
• Ability to work individually.
Work Experience
• Laboratory experience is desirable., Degree in Computer Science or similar / or relevant experience.
  
  Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.
  
  We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.