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

　　Preparation and grinding of Waste or Forage samples.

　　Slurry weighing for aliquots to distribute around the site.

　　Rotation and disposing of waste samples.

　　Mindful of sample matrices and different methods of preparation techniques

　　Sorting and grinding fresh IBA/ APCR samples.

　　Preparing digestate samples.

　　JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES AND MAIN DUTIES

　　Preparation and grinding of all dry samples. Experience of using Retsch grinders and shatterbox preferred, full training will be provided.

　　Preparing and weighing of different sample’ matrices

　　Inputting of results on alpha system

　　Rotating and dispose of fresh refrigerated waste samples.

　　Prioritise workload daily according to the post/courier

　　Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.

　　Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image by keeping equipment, vehicles, and PPE clean.

　　Respect company equipment and vehicles ensuring to use them as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.

　　Work as a team and maintaining morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.

　　Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.

　　When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing proactive support ensuring there onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.

　　CORE COMPETENCIES

　　Diligence

　　Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.

　　Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.

　　Efficiency

　　Constantly review & optimise your ways of working.

　　Share good practice and be prepared to suggest better ways of working.

　　Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality of work to a high standard.

　　Communication

　　Understand and utilise the structural reporting lines - they are there to support you.

　　Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly.

　　Continuous Improvement

　　Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required.HEALTH & SAFETY AT WORK

　　To comply with and support the company HS & E policies and procedures.

　　All employees have a duty to work in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), COSHH Regulations (1988) and other relevant policies and procedures.

　　ADDITIONAL NOTES

　　This job description does not intend to cover all aspects of the jobholder’s duties but is intended to be indicative of the main areas of responsibility.

　　The Company reserves the right to alter elements this job description in line with business needs and in close communication with the jobholder.

　　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.