Pineapple Contracts opened their doors for the first time in 1975. A family run company, started by William Hathorn, Pineapple began making pine furniture for the retail market and traded as, ‘Pine Productions’.

In 1987, Pine Productions moved their focus to the healthcare furniture market, having identified a demand for strong, safe, and durable healthcare furniture which avoided the ‘institutional’ appearance, common at that time. With a new direction, a new name was required and we became simply ‘Pineapple’.

Pineapple, now a global company with headquarters in Kent (UK), has offices in France, Germany and the USA, still runs by its original ethos.

JOB TITLE: Laboratory Assistant - Product and Materials

REPORTS TO: Senior Product Testing & Compliance Coordinator

LOCATION: Aylesford, UK

WORKING HOURS: 8.00am – 4.30pm, Office based

We are looking for a self-motivated Laboratory Assistant for Product and Materials who can collaborate with cross-functional teams to provide administrative support as well as organise internal and external testing of new and existing products. You will work closely with the Senior Testing and Compliance Coordinator to maximise efficiencies and expedite testing completion, in accordance with business priorities, as well as conducting internal testing of product and materials.

You will also need to demonstrate a high level of ownership of assigned matters, intellectual curiosity to solve problems with attention to detail, and high quality of work.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Aid the material team in conducting material testing.
• Assist the NPD team in conducting assembled product testing.
• Facilitate the arrangement of products for testing under the guidance of the Testing Manager.
• Perform various tests and testing plans in the prototype and material testing lab as directed by the Testing Manager.
• Provide support to the acoustic team in the acoustic testing lab.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and implement testing procedures for products and materials.
• Ensure the lab is well-maintained, organized, and adequately stocked.
• Assist the Testing Manager in forward planning and scheduling.
• Prepare samples for lab testing.
• Maintain lab logbooks and paperwork.
• Assist the Testing Manager in coordinating with test and certification partners for compliance test programs and in establishing testing standards.
• Aid in preparing reports and test write-ups.
• Assist with relevant external testing lab inquiries.
• Support compliance standards as directed by the Testing Manager.
• Assist the team in researching new labs for collaboration.
• Stay updated on new testing standards through research and reading.

Requirements

• A degree in chemistry or physics or relevant experience in delivering controlled tests.
• Excellent Administrative skills with competent use of Microsoft Office (mainly Outlook and Excel).
• Highly organised and flexibility to handle multiple projects consecutively.
• Confident communicator with a dynamic attitude and ability to create rapport to work with people at all levels in the organisation.

PERSONALITY PROFILE:

• Analytical mind
• Self-starter and accountable to deliver on assigned tasks.
• A roll-up-the-sleeves mentality and willingness to “pitch in” attitude.
• Self-motivated and organised with excellent attention to detail and can-do attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Embodies our company people values:
• Teamwork
• Committed
• Ownership
• Positive
• Responsive

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Pension scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• 23 days annual leave + UK bank holidays
• Extra day’s leave for your birthday
• On joining we'll plant a tree in your honour
• Regular team socials and events
• Monthly pizza Friday
• Fruit and snacks are provided daily
• Employee referrals bonus scheme
• Recognition of excellence/Employee rewards schemes
• Company volunteering day
• Annual pay reviews
• High quality office environment
• Sustainability focused business
• Free onsite parking / walking distance from train station

We are an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons.

Agencies we know where you are if we need any support, thank you for your interest in working with Pineapple.