Chemistry Technician

South East Water Limited; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday entitlement

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is offering an entry-to-mid level chemistry laboratory role in our busy laboratories that provide water testing services for business, local authorities and private clients. You’ll support analysts, operate instrumentation, maintain equipment and ensure data is recorded accurately.

You will have a chemistry degree, strong numeracy and a desire to develop analytical techniques. The role is 37 hours per week, 8am–8pm, typically 12-8pm, with coaching for career progression.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or another closely related subject.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and robust laboratory practice.
• Desire to learn and progress in analytical chemistry within a busy lab.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in accordance with the Management System.
• Assist with maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment.
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment records.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Report quality issues to senior staff and assist with reagents preparation.

Skills

Chemistry knowledge

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Data entry

Robust laboratory practice

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

Summary: Do you want to build your chemistry career? Do you have a high attention to detail? If so, then don’t miss this exciting opportunity… We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for. You’ll take up this crucial role within our market leading laboratories that provide water testing services for business, local authorities and private clients. We have state of the art equipment that enables us to offer a comprehensive service to ensure that that water delivered to customers meets the highest standards. You’ll have a chemistry degree or a closely related subject and are looking for the opportunity to apply your academic training to a new challenge. We complete water sample testing at speed and with care. You’ll support analysts with laboratory preparations and help perform analytical tasks within the Chemistry section. You’re adaptable and focused. You’ll operate instrumentation, assist with maintenance and prepare equipment. It’s vital that laboratory data is accurately recorded so you have attention to detail and precision. We offer a vibrant, friendly and busy team environment. You’ll receive plenty of coaching and support to develop your analytical techniques and understanding so that you can continue to progress your scientific career at South East Water.

You will work 37 hours a week, between the hours of 8am-8pm. Typically, this will be 12-8pm.

Main responsibilities:

• Operate instrumentation in accordance with the Management System.
• Assist with the maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment.
• Help to document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
• Ensure to report and communicate with senior members of staff on any quality issues.
• Assist with the preparation of reagents and AQC’s in accordance with company internal procedures.
• Maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping at all times.
• Participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance with the management system.
• Contribute to key tasks within the chemistry section.
• Achieve deadlines and service level agreements with consistent outputs.
• Demonstrate task prioritisation and show flexibility to help us meet demand.
• Plan and organise your time systematically and demonstrate foresight to perform tasks successfully.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of analytical quality control.
• Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental issues and adhere to the relevant requirements relating to Chemistry and the Laboratory.
• Continue to develop your chemistry knowledge and other laboratory skills as required for the work undertaken and for career development.

What you’ll need:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or another closely related subject.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and skills to engage in robust laboratory practice.
• A desire to learn and put into practice what you’ve learnt.
• Keen to take responsibility for personal and career development to progress to the next level.
• Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.
• We know the communities we serve are diverse.
• We recognise creativity comes from diversity not similarity.
• That’s why we are enthusiastic about creating inclusion across age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion and identity.
• You will experience our dedication to equal opportunities and fair treatment for all: through your recruitment, employment and career progression with South East Water.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.

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:

£25,948 p.a. (dependent on experience)

South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.

We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.