Analyst - Minerals

Cawood; Selby; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Cawood, based in the United Kingdom, is seeking skilled individuals for analytical laboratory roles. You will play a critical role in preparing and analysing samples, ensuring quality and service delivery within a fast-paced lab environment.

The position demands teamwork, effective communication, and compliance with safety protocols. Ideal candidates will be proactive in maintaining a clean work environment and helping onboard new staff.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company with a commitment to continuous improvement and excellence.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate professionally with co-workers.
• Proficient in preparing and analysing samples accurately.
• Capable of maintaining safety standards in lab work.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with team regarding discrepancies and queries.
• Report any quality issues promptly to management.
• Assist with training new employees in lab procedures.

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

UV-VIS

analytical balances

ovens

furnaces

Job description

Cawood is the largest independent provider of analytical laboratory testing and sampling services for the land-based industries in the UK. With 15 sites around the country specialising in different types of analysis, we are always looking for skilled and talented individuals to join our teams.

This is an exciting time to join Cawood. The business is growing and there are plenty of opportunities for people who want to work hard, have fun and be part of our success.

Job Description

• To communicate with all co-workers in a professional manner if there are any discrepancies/queries
• Communicating any problems that may affect quality or service delivery to the Team Leader or Section manager in a timely manner.
• Prepare and analyse all samples accurately and in a timely manner
• Correctly report all samples into LIMS.
• Prepare chemical standards and reagents in line with our Standard Operating Procedures
• Understand and follow the Standard Operating Procedures provided.
• Maintain Cawood credibility by always portraying a positive image by keeping equipment and PPE clean.
• Respect company equipment ensuring to use them as per guidelines and to report any damage to management as soon as possible.
• Work as a team and maintaining morale and actively offer help and assistance wherever possible.
• Responsible for keeping safety at the forefront of lab work and being proactive ensuring accidents and near misses are always reported straightaway to Managers in line with our company accreditation and policy.
• When required, assist with on-site training of new employees providing proactive support ensuring their onboarding into the company is friendly, engaging, and inspiring.
• Use of the following instrumentation, after successful training, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, UV-VIS, analytical balances, ovens and furnaces

Diligence

• Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.
• Maintain safe, compliant and effective working standards.

Efficiency

• Constantly review & optimise your ways of working.
• Share good practice and be prepared to suggest better ways of working.
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment while keeping quality of work to a high standard.

Communication

• Understand and utilise the structural reporting lines - they are there to support you.
• Report problems in the lab effectively and promptly.

Continuous Improvement

• Grasp opportunities to broaden your own horizons and development. Embrace change and seek clarity when required.