Inorganic Chemistry Analyst (6-Month Contract)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave

Volunteer days

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician to operate advanced instrumentation and perform complex trace analyses for internal teams and commercial clients. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract and emphasizes high standards of data integrity and compliance.

You will maintain equipment, document work, and contribute to method validation and audits while pursuing professional development within regulatory frameworks.

Qualifications

• Have existing knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Had a relevant academic qualification or scientific subject at NVQ level 3 equivalent or above.
• Be working towards full membership of the professional body.
• Have excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.
• A good working knowledge of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 216 and ISO1725:217 is desirable.
• Employees are required to be flexible and to be prepared to perform duties and other tasks within their capabilities.
• The nature of our business is such that the contents of any job profile are subject to change from time to time.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.
• Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Chromatographic, Spectrophotometric, Colorimetric and preparatory equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data, calculate results and complete all laboratory paperwork.
• 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 that the sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.
• Help to prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples in accordance with company internal procedures.
• Work towards being a competent person according to Regulation 16(2)(d)(i) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 216 (as amended) and to actively pursue Continued Professional Development.
• Always maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
• Support in method validation when required.
• To participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance to the management system.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

NVQ level 3 or above

Scientific subject qualification

Tools

Chromatographic equipment

Spectrophotometer

Colorimetric equipment

Job description

South East Water Limited is seeking a Laboratory Technician to operate advanced instrumentation and perform complex trace analyses for internal teams and commercial clients. The role is a six-month fixed-term contract and emphasizes high standards of data integrity and compliance.

You will maintain equipment, document work, and contribute to method validation and audits while pursuing professional development within regulatory frameworks.