Assistant Laboratory Technician

Fugro's Benthic team is seeking an enthusiastic Laboratory Technician to join their specialist marine biology group at Trafalgar Wharf, Portchester. Working at the forefront of marine site characterisation, you will help extract and identify species from seabed and marine substrates across the globe, contributing to environmental insights that enable clients to understand the impact of their developments on coastal and marine ecosystems. This role offers a chance to be part of a dynamic, purpose-driven team making tangible contributions to global marine science from a unique waterside location.

Your role and responsibilities:

• Support Benthic analysis and other onsite labs (sediment and water quality).
• Process marine sediment samples from worldwide locations.
• Tasks: receipt, preparation, faunal extraction, biomass, housekeeping, equipment checks.
• Test marine sediment and water samples.
• Conduct water quality sampling in Hampshire, West Sussex at local schools, leisure centres, and onboard cruise ships.
• Receive and log samples.
• Prepare, sieve, sort, and biomass macrofauna samples.
• Housekeeping, recycling, disposal of residues.
• Sample storage and logistics, requiring manual handling.
• Equipment calibrations and checks.
• Accurate record keeping for UKAS standards.
• Adhere to technical standards and QHSSE policies.
• Potential apprenticeship programme for skill development (optional).

What you'll need to thrive in this role:

Essential

• Minimum A level scientific education
• Basic Microsoft Office capabilities.
• An enthusiasm for completing repeat tasks to a high standard.
• Enthusiasm in working with and supporting the team to accomplish goals.

Advantageous

• Experience working in a quality focused environment
• Proven ability to work to deadlines.
• Laboratory / technician experience

• You enjoy working in a laboratory environment.
• You enjoy working in the field conducting sample collection and associated testing.
• Can maintain focus, enthusiasm and accuracy on repetitive tasks and/or extended sample processing durations.
• You have an eye for detail and can work accurately under time pressure.
• Are passionate about delivering results.
• Enjoy working in, and contributing to, a safe workplace for yourself and your colleagues.
• Enjoy working in a team with a variety of people from different backgrounds.
• Communicate well when faced with challenges.
• Actively participate in learning experiences and use new skills to practical use.
• Be accountable for your own actions and have a high degree of safety awareness in yourself and your work environment.
• Be able to prioritise workload, work independently and use available resources efficiently to accomplish goals.

About Us

Who we are

Do you want to join our Geo-data revolution? Fugro's global reach and unique know-how will put the world at your fingertips. Our love of exploration and technical expertise help us to provide our clients with invaluable insights. We source and make sense of the most relevant Geo-data for their needs, so they can design, build and operate their assets more safely, sustainably and efficiently. But we're always looking for new talent to take the next step with us. For bright minds who enjoy meaningful work and want to push our pioneering spirit further. For individuals who can take the initiative, but work well within a team.

What we offer

Fugro provides a positive work environment as well as projects that will satisfy the most curious minds. We also offer great opportunities to stretch and develop yourself. By giving you the freedom to grow faster, we think you'll be able to do what you do best, better. Which should help us to find fresh ways to get to know the earth better. We encourage you to be yourself at Fugro. So bring your energy and enthusiasm, your keen eye and can-do attitude. But bring your questions and opinions too. Because to be the world's leading Geo-data specialist, we need the strength in depth that comes from a diverse, driven team.

Our view on diversity, equity and inclusion

At Fugro, our people are our superpower. Their variety of viewpoints, experiences, knowledge and talents give us collective strength. Distinctive beliefs and diverse backgrounds are therefore welcome, but discrimination, harassment, inappropriate behaviour and unfair treatment are not. Everybody is to be well-supported and treated fairly. And everyone must be valued and have their voice heard. Crucially, we believe that getting this right brings a sense of belonging, of safety and acceptance, that makes us feel more connected to Fugro's purpose 'together we create a safe and liveable world' - and to each other.

Benefits of joining our team

• Extensive career & training opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• Health cash plan
• Group life assurance
• Group income protection
• Electric car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Discounts platform
• The Fugro Card (pre-paid virtual visa card, which earns cash back automatically when money is spent at any participating retailers)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Long service awards
• Fugro values awards
• Employee referral bonus scheme

Disclaimer for recruitment agencies:

Fugro does not accept any unsolicited applications from recruitment agencies. Acquisition to Fugro Recruitment or any Fugro employee is not appreciated

#LI-JM1

Science A Level minimum requirement, Microsoft Office, Enthusiasm