Inorganic Chemistry Analyst (6-Month Contract) — Instrumentation Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

5 weeks holiday + bank holidays

Flexible annual leave

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Job summary

South East Water is seeking a skilled analyst to apply advanced instrumentation for complex trace analyses. You will be the analytical expert for internal teams and commercial clients. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract, based on site in the UK.

You will maintain instrumentation, perform data analysis, prepare standards and documentation, and contribute to quality control. A scientific NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required, with ongoing professional body membership pursuit.

Qualifications

• Gained NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a scientific subject.
• Working towards full membership of a 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 and related equipment.
• Analyse data, calculate results and complete lab paperwork.
• Keep daily logs and equipment records up to date.
• Enter data into the Laboratory Information Management System on time.
• Support in method validation and internal audits when required.

Skills

Good laboratory practice

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Regulatory knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a scientific subject

Working towards full membership of a professional body

Job description

South East Water is seeking a skilled analyst to apply advanced instrumentation for complex trace analyses. You will be the analytical expert for internal teams and commercial clients. The role is a 6-month fixed term contract, based on site in the UK.

You will maintain instrumentation, perform data analysis, prepare standards and documentation, and contribute to quality control. A scientific NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is required, with ongoing professional body membership pursuit.