About This Role
Working in a commercial analytical chemistry laboratory, the Laboratory Analyst performs routine analysis of food and drink samples using instrumental methods. This role involves sample preparation, data collation, and reporting results to clients, while ensuring quality standards are met.
Responsibilities
- Book in samples, prepare samples, and report results to clients
- Undertake routine analysis of foodstuffs and associated materials using instrumental methods such as HPLC and LC/MS/MS
- Produce accurate laboratory records, calculate results, collate data for inclusion in scientific reports, and produce reports for bespoke and routine analysis
- Ensure all aspects of quality are managed according to Campden BRI standards, including maintaining QC records for UKAS accredited methods
- Respond to client enquiries relating to testing within the section
- Train and supervise junior staff as required
- Perform basic maintenance and calibration of equipment, including GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS, and HPLC systems
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry
- Proven experience working in a laboratory environment
- Ability to undertake routine analysis with minimal supervision
- Good organisational skills for managing workload and complex projects
- Computer literate
- Well-developed communication skills
- Must be able to drive and have your own transport due to the rural location
- Must have permission to work in the UK by the start of employment
Nice to have:
- Experience working with chromatography techniques, particularly LC/MS/MS and HPLC
Benefits
- Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Buy and sell holiday scheme
- Generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
- Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
- Subsidised on-site restaurant
Important Details
- Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:45am-5:15pm (4:30pm finish on Fridays)
About the Company
Campden BRI offers commercial analytical chemistry laboratory testing for food and drink.