Chemistry Analyst

South East Water Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

SouthEast Water is seeking an Inorganic Chemistry Analyst to join the Water Quality team. You will prepare and perform routine and non-routine trace analysis using state-of-the-art analytics, interpret data, and manage workloads.

The role supports ongoing expansion and offers opportunities to pursue professional qualifications. The candidate should have an NVQ Level 3 or higher in a scientific subject or an equivalent academic qualification, with a commitment to professional development and

Qualifications

• Minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or above (or relevant academic qualification) in a scientific subject.
• Degree in Chemistry or another relevant scientific subject.
• Willingness to work towards full membership of the relevant professional body.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management system.
• Maintain and troubleshoot chromatographic, spectrophotometric, colorimetric and preparatory equipment.
• Analyse data, interpret results, and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Maintain daily logs and equipment record books.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure sample stability and turnaround for analyses.
• Prepare standards, reagents and QC samples per internal procedures.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above in a scientific subject

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Tools

Chromatographic equipment

Spectrophotometric equipment

Colorimetric equipment

Preparatory equipment

Job description

Summary

This is a full time role. You will work 37 hours a week, working 4pm-12am. Do you want to play your part in assuring water quality for 4.4 million people across the UK? Can you plan and prioritise effectively? If so, don’t miss this exciting opportunity… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. As an Inorganic Chemistry Analyst, you’ll be joining our Water Quality team to prepare and perform routine and non‑routine trace analysis using state of the art analytical instrumentation. The role will also involve data interpretation, maintenance, organising workloads and assisting in the implementation of new methodologies. We will encourage you to seek professional qualifications that will further your understanding and knowledge of Water Supply Regulations. As such, you will need a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or above (or relevant academic qualification) in a scientific subject, to seek and eventually obtain full membership of the relevant professional body. The capabilities of our laboratories are market leading, and we are currently undergoing an expansion of our operations. You’ll be surrounded by modern facilities and encouragement to share ideas to help implement new methods. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship for this role. For more information on sponsorship , please refer to government advice here: https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa/your-job

Main responsibilities

• You’ll ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.
• You’ll assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Chromatographic, Spectrophotometric, Colorimetric and preparatory equipment.
• You’ll analyse and interpret data, calculate results and complete all laboratory paperwork.
• You’ll document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• You’ll ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• You’ll ensure the sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.
• You’ll help to prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples in accordance with company internal procedures.

You’ll need

• You’ll have existing knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• You have a degree in Chemistry or another relevant scientific subject.
• You’ll be willing to work towards full membership of the professional body.
• You have excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.

You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with SouthEast Water.

Benefits package

Benefits package:

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.

Compensation package

Compensation package: £28,028.00, plus 15% twilight allowance

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