Analyst (or Senior Analyst), Petrochemical Laboratory
Job Title: Analyst (or Senior Analyst), Petrochemical Laboratory
Department: Analytical Services Division
Reporting to: Laboratory Manager, Petrochemical Laboratory
Salary: Dependent on experience
Position: Permanent (M – F, 37½ hrs/week)
Job Description
To act as a laboratory scientist in the Minton, Treharne & Davies Instrumental laboratory in Cardiff. This will involve performing analysis on various matrices, with a significant proportion of oil and petrochemical samples, following International Standard and in-house test procedures, and entering test results into the laboratory LIMS system while ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
* Undertake analysis on various sample matrices, interpret results, and enter results into the laboratory LIMS system, in line with instructions from laboratory managers and the requirements of the laboratory standard ISO 17025.
* Conduct investigative analysis as directed to provide adequate evidential support for clients’ purposes.
* Participate in collaborative trials, surveys, performance assessments, routine work, and keep abreast of relevant analytical, equipment, and systems developments.
* Perform calibrations and maintain equipment as instructed by laboratory management.
* Demonstrate compliance with all test methods, procedures, and quality systems.
* Carry out validation of instruments/methods where necessary.
* Maintain organized systems of work for traceability and compliance with laboratory accreditation.
Skills & Qualifications Required:
* Minimum Science Degree appropriate to the work of the department.
* Minimum of 4 years (analyst) or 8 years (senior analyst) post-graduation extensive experience in a petroleum/petrochemical ISO 17025 laboratory.
* Experience in routine testing and investigative analysis on various matrices, including bunker fuel, jet fuel, lubricants, etc.
* Technical and practical knowledge in petroleum laboratory techniques such as Pensky Marten close cup flash point, Abel flash point, sulphur content, cloud point, pour point, viscosity, sediment tests, density (Hydrometer & Densitometer), etc.
* Proficiency in Word, Excel, and LIMS systems.
* Understanding of the significance of the tests being performed.
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