Chemistry Laboratory Analyst

Eurofins Scientific; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food testing company is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to ensure the extraction and analysis of food samples to meet quality standards. The role includes preparing samples, performing analysis, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will have a science degree and good laboratory skills, with opportunities for professional development in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience can be gained through higher education project.
• Maths and English at GCSE C or above or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, extract and analyse food samples in accordance with standards.
• Maintain stock levels of consumable items.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Security Regulations.

Skills

Knowledge of UKAS

Laboratory skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

Science degree or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

This is a great opportunity to join Eurofins Food Testing Chemistry team as a Laboratory Analyst. The purpose of this role will be to complete to the required quality standards, the extraction and analysis of samples for all food chemistry, contaminants and environmental methods using appropriate techniques.

Please note this is a full time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00 till 16:00.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, extract and analyse food samples in accordance with standards of quality and the requirements of ISO17025.
• Preparation of calibration and quality standards to check method and instrument performance.
• Reporting and / or calculation of results in accordance with methods of analysis.
• Plotting and acting upon quality control data produced per batch.
• Maintain turnaround time at >99%, ensuring that daily targets are achieved.
• Maintain stock levels of consumable items for methods being undertaken.
• Provide a high level of internal and external customer care.
• Responsible for ensuring that UK health and safety legislation is maintained and helping to ensure that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment.
• Ensure personal protective clothing equipment is worn in accordance with the Health & Safety policy.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.
• To assist through operating best practice in order to meet the requirements of the UKAS 17025 accreditation standard.
• To partake in any developmental training as required in compliance with the Company Standard.
• Responsible for promoting a professional image of the Company and for complying with the Company's Equal Opportunities and Harassment Policies at all times, including work related events which take place outside normal working hours.
• Comply with all relevant Health, Safety and Security Regulations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of UKAS.
• Good laboratory skills and practices. Experience can be gained through higher education project.
• Science degree; or equivalent qualification; or significant laboratory experience.
• Enthusiasm, energy and a driven outlook.
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Maths and English at GCSE C or above or equivalent.