We have a number of Analyst positions available in our Organic & Inorganic Laboratories.
Working Hours: 37.5 hours, Monday to Friday
Responsibilities:
* Preparation of samples as identified from work schedules.
* Analyse samples by ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, GCMS, HPLC, GC FID, GCGC or other Inorganic/Organics techniques, processing and interpreting data for uploading to LIMS.
* Enter results onto LIMS to assist with the generation of accurate and timely data in line with client expectations and UKAS standards.
* Ensure all data meets the requirements of Eurofins Chemtest’s Quality Management System and ISO17025 guidelines.
* Assistance in maintenance programmes for the Organics/Inorganics Team’s analytical instrumentation and any other analytical equipment used by the Department.
* Maintenance, storage and labelling of adequate stocks of reagents and standards.
* Perform some troubleshooting of instruments and methods.
* Communicate promptly with the Team Leaders and/or Department Head when turnaround deadlines cannot be met with justifications and proposals to remedy the problem.
* Communicate promptly with the Team Leaders and/or Department Head when insufficient resources are available to fulfill the duties of the Department.
* Follow established procedures to perform analysis according to work schedules.
* Operate systems, ensuring results are completed to agreed deadlines.
* Responsibility for managing your own analytical workload which will include working with preparation staff to ensure samples are prepared for analysis according to customer requirements.
* Process and interpret analytical data, uploading to LIMS.
* Performing analysis within the framework of the Laboratory’s Quality Management System and in accordance with requirements of ISO17025.
* Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instrumentation and other analytical equipment.
* Prepare samples, solutions and reagents following standard laboratory formulas and procedures.
* Process and interpret analytical results for entry onto LIMS.
* To work in a professional and safe manner.
* To assist others in the performance of their duties if trained in that area of operation and if time allows.
* Maintenance of confidentiality.
* To comply with all the Health and Safety and ISO14001 requirements of your role, and perform any other reasonable duties as required by the Eurofins Chemtest Business.
Minimum Requirements:
* Relevant Degree/HNC or equivalent – Science.
* 6 months relevant work experience.
* Understanding of ICP-OES, ICP-MS, Automated Colourimetric and IC methodologies, specifically in environmental testing/water sector.
* Understanding of GCMS, HPLC, GC FID and GCGC methodologies, specifically in environmental testing/water sector.
* Previous experience working in a high-throughput analytical laboratory, ideally within the environmental sector.
* Previous experience working in an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.
* Use of LIMS would be advantageous.
* Excellent attention to detail.
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