About This Role
This laboratory analyst role is a hands-on position within a small, established analytical laboratory, focusing on the day-to-day testing and analysis of various samples. It suits a candidate with a chemistry background and at least one year of practical experience, eager to develop their analytical and quality expertise further within an ISO 9001-certified Quality Management System.
Responsibilities
- Carry out wet chemistry testing and analytical procedures on a range of samples in accordance with approved methods and SOPs
- Operate and monitor laboratory equipment and instrumentation in accordance with laboratory procedures
- Ensure testing and analysis is completed accurately, safely and in accordance with quality requirements
- Prepare, record and review analytical results and associated laboratory documentation
- Assist with sample intake, logging, preparation and tracking
- Maintain accurate laboratory records and documentation
- Follow and contribute to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Assist with inventory management, including chemicals, standards and laboratory consumables
- Identify and report errors, non-conformances or issues arising during testing
- Support corrective actions and continuous improvement activities where required
- Work within the laboratory's ISO 9001 Quality Management System
- Apply knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 principles and laboratory quality requirements in day-to-day activities
- Assist with internal quality activities, documentation and audits where required
- Maintain good housekeeping and ensure health and safety procedures are followed within the laboratory
- Work collaboratively with laboratory colleagues and management to support effective day-to-day operations
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or another relevant chemistry-related discipline
- Minimum one year of laboratory experience in an analytical, testing, QA or QC environment
- Practical experience with wet chemistry techniques, particularly environmental
- Experience using laboratory instrumentation or analytical equipment
- Good understanding of laboratory quality systems and documentation
- Knowledge of ISO/IEC 17025 principles
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate, reliable results
- Excellent organisational and IT skills
- Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Chemistry Related Degree (required)
- Work authorisation for Ireland (required)
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