Hands-On Food Chemistry Analyst

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Campden BRI in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chemistry Analyst to perform routine analytical testing using a range of instrumental techniques. The role suits someone with a practical laboratory background who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and operating analytical instrumentation.

You will handle sample reception, prepare foods and drinks for testing, and help maintain an efficient sample flow. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required due to the rural location.

Qualifications

• Practical hands-on laboratory role.
• Experience in retail, hospitality, warehousing, or similar environments could be useful.
• Confident using computers and learning new systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Organised and able to manage own workload.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.
• Able to adapt to changing priorities and switch tasks as needed.

Responsibilities

• Receiving deliveries, unpacking samples and arranging outgoing parcels and post.
• Logging samples accurately onto the laboratory system (LIMS) and ensuring proper storage.
• Preparing samples for testing, including mixing and blending.
• Maintaining an efficient flow of samples through the laboratory.
• Liaising with couriers and supporting the wider team with practical and administrative tasks.
• Taking on additional laboratory or administrative duties as experience develops.

Skills

Lab experience

Analytical instrumentation

LIMS experience

Teamwork

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Campden BRI in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chemistry Analyst to perform routine analytical testing using a range of instrumental techniques. The role suits someone with a practical laboratory background who enjoys hands-on work, problem solving and operating analytical instrumentation.

You will handle sample reception, prepare foods and drinks for testing, and help maintain an efficient sample flow. A full UK driving license and access to a vehicle are required due to the rural location.