Analyst - Minerals

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Selby; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flextime/overtime/TOIL

Job summary

Cawood in the United Kingdom (Selby area) seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine sample preparation and analysis, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery. You will operate analytical instruments after proper training, maintain records in LIMS, and follow SOPs and safety guidelines in a fast-paced lab setting.

The role emphasizes teamwork, on-site training, and continuous process improvements while upholding quality and safety standards in everyday tasks.

Qualifications

• Prepare and analyse samples within required timeframe.
• Follow SOPs and safety guidelines in all tasks.
• Maintain equipment and PPE in good condition.
• Record data accurately in LIMS.
• Report problems affecting quality or service promptly.
• Assist with on-site training and onboarding.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co-workers professionally and address discrepancies.
• Report problems that may affect quality or service delivery promptly.
• Prepare and analyse all samples accurately and within the required timeframe.
• Record sample data accurately in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Prepare chemical standards and reagents per SOPs.
• Follow all relevant SOPs and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a positive image of Cawood by keeping equipment and PPE clean and in good condition.
• Use company equipment per guidelines and report damage immediately.
• Work as part of a team, maintain morale, and offer assistance.
• Prioritise safety in all lab activities and report accidents or near-misses promptly.
• Assist with on-site training of new employees and onboarding.
• Operate instrumentation after training, including ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, UV‑VIS, analytical balances, ovens and furnaces.
• Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and effective working environment.
• Continuously review and optimise work processes and share good practice.
• Perform work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while upholding high quality standards.
• Utilise structural reporting lines and communicate lab problems promptly and effectively.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement and embrace change.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

UV-Vis

Analytical balances

Ovens

Furnaces

LIMS

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate with all co‑workers professionally, addressing discrepancies or queries.
• Report problems that may affect quality or service delivery to the Team Leader or Section Manager promptly.
• Prepare and analyse all samples accurately and within the required timeframe.
• Record sample data accurately in the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Prepare chemical standards and reagents in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Follow all relevant Standard Operating Procedures and safety guidelines.
• Maintain a positive image of Cawood by keeping equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) clean and in good condition.
• Use company equipment in accordance with guidelines and report any damage to management immediately.
• Work as part of a team, maintain morale, and offer assistance wherever possible.
• Prioritise safety in all lab activities and report accidents or near‑misses to managers immediately, in line with company policy.
• Assist with on‑site training of new employees and facilitate friendly, engaging onboarding.
• Operate instrumentation after successful training, including ICP‑OES, ICP‑MS, UV‑VIS, analytical balances, ovens and furnaces.
• Comply with Cawood ways of working, policies and procedures.
• Maintain a safe, compliant and effective working environment.
• Continuously review and optimise work processes, share good practice and suggest improvements.
• Perform work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while upholding high quality standards.
• Utilise structural reporting lines and communicate lab problems promptly and effectively.
• Seek opportunities for continuous improvement, embrace change and seek clarity when needed.

Benefits

• Flexible employer offering flextime, overtime and time off in lieu.