Chemist / Laboratory Technician

Impactiva; Witham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory services provider in Witham is seeking a Chemist/Lab Technician to conduct routine testing of samples for elemental content. The role involves conducting accurate analyses in accordance with ISO17025, collaborating with management on KPIs, and ensuring safe working practices. Ideal candidates should be A level educated with strong communication skills and a customer-focused mindset. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package offered including pension and holidays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Defined contribution pension

23 days holidays plus public bank holidays

Qualifications

• Educated to A level standard (or equivalent experience/qualification).
• Ability to communicate to a high standard.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Flexible, innovative and creative.
• Customer focused.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting analysis of samples within a laboratory environment to a high degree of accuracy.
• Work with laboratory management to achieve key performance indicators.
• Organise and achieve work as assigned by area team leader/supervisor.
• Ensure safe working practices in line with HSE policy, Risk Assessment and COSHH procedures.
• Actively contribute to lean and continuous improvement activities within the lab environment.

Job description

Job Title: Chemist/ Lab Technician

Role: Chemist/ Laboratory Technician

Location: Witham

Salary: Competitive

ROLE PURPOSE

To perform routine testing of samples for elemental content in accordance with SOPs using classical and instrumental techniques within a fast-paced commercial laboratory environment.

MAIN DUTIES

• Responsible for conducting analysis of samples within a laboratory environment to a high degree of accuracy in accordance with laboratory ISO17025 accreditation.
• Work with laboratory management to achieve key performance indicators.
• Organise and achieve work as assigned by area team leader/supervisor.
• To ensure safe working practices in line with HSE policy, Risk Assessment and COSHH procedures.
• Actively contribute to lean and continuous improvement activities within the lab environment.
  
  

Profile/Experience Requirements

• Educated to A level standard (or equivalent experience/qualification).
• Ability to communicate to a high standard.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Flexible, innovative and creative.
• Customer focussed.
  
  

Benefits

Bureau Veritas offer a comprehensive financial package which includes:

• Competitive salary
• Defined contribution pension
• 23 days holidays plus public bank holidays