Laboratory Analyst

-       Perform analytical duties independently, following approved methods, SOPs and required productivity and quality standards after full training.

-       Maintain good laboratory practices and ensure compliance with laboratory quality systems, including UKAS (ISO 17025), MCERTS or equivalent standards.

-       Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental requirements, including appropriate use of PPE and timely reporting of accidents, incidents and non-conformances.

-       Maintain accurate and up-to-date laboratory, training, equipment and quality records in accordance with company procedures.

-       Carry out routine equipment maintenance, performance checks and calibration where trained, and report any faults or abnormalities promptly.

-       Monitor and investigate quality issues, including QC results, PT results, bias/precision checks, limit reviews and issues recorded in the relevant systems.

-       Organize and prioritize own workload to meet departmental production, quality and customer requirements.

-       Support technical activities, document reviews, audits and the training of new team members where required and appropriately trained.

-       Maintain a professional and collaborative approach, actively contribute to positive change and take responsibility for personal development.

REQUIREMENTS

-        Experience of working in a high-pressure, production-driven environment.

-        Experience of laboratory procedures, principles, methods and instrumentation.

-        Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline (or equivalent).

-        A solid understanding of Chemistry, including the periodic table of elements, with the ability to apply scientific principles in a laboratory environment.

-        Good understanding of scientific principles, nomenclature and theory.

-        Computer literacy – specifically knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word.

-        Experience of safety working procedures and Health & Safety regulations.

-        Understanding of UKAS and MCERTS standards, or equivalent, is desirable.

-        Experience of working in a high-throughput Chemistry laboratory is desirable.

-        Good written and spoken English communication skills.

WE OFFER

-        Attractive salary and bonus with annual revision

-        Compulsory insurance pay as gross monthly salary

-        42 hours per week (30 minutes early finish every Friday), flexible working hours options

-        15 annual leave days (Women) & 13 annual leave days (Men) - increasing with length of service & seniority, 15 working from home days each year

-        Team-building activities, Sport Clubs

-        Cooperation with colleagues around the world in a leading global group

-        Strong team spirit in an entrepreneurial environment of a growing company

-        People values, social responsibility and sustainability

-        Opportunities for self-development and career advancement

-        Internal training course (technical, language, soft skill)