Inorganics Analyst

Eurofins Humangenetik & Pränatal-Medizin; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in analytical testing services is seeking a dedicated laboratory technician to join their team. This role involves preparing samples, entering results into a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS), and maintaining quality control in a safe and organized laboratory environment. With a focus on safety and professionalism, you will contribute to ensuring that analytical testing meets high standards. If you have a relevant degree in science and are looking to grow your career in a dynamic and supportive environment, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in science or equivalent qualification required.
• Minimum of 6 months relevant work experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and enter results onto LIMS for accurate data generation.
• Maintain QC and sample data in compliance with quality systems.
• Ensure laboratory areas are safe and organized.

Skills

Organisational skills

Familiarity with relevant instrumentation

PC literacy

Relevant analytical experience

Numerical reasoning

Verbal reasoning

Education

Relevant Degree/HNC or equivalent – Science

Tools

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins works with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate. Eurofins believes it is a global leader in food, environmental, pharmaceutical and cosmetics products testing and in agroscience CRO services.

Chemtest is part of Eurofins; we are an award winning company providing routine analytical services and bespoke specialist testing throughout the UK, Ireland and Europe. Our laboratories are UKAS accredited to ISO/IEC 17025:2005 and, where applicable, the Environment Agency MCERTS Performance Standard for soils.

Job Description

Duties:

• Preparation of samples as identified from work schedules
• Enter results onto LIMS to assist with the generation of accurate and timely data in line with client expectations and UKAS standards
• Interpretation of chromatographic data
• Assistance in the maintenance of QC and sample data in an accurate and ordered manner in compliance with Eurofins Chemtest quality systems.
• Assistance in maintenance programmes for the Department's specific analytical instrumentation and any other analytical equipment used by the Department.
• Maintenance, storage and labelling of adequate stocks of reagents and standards.
• Solve basic problems with laboratory tests and consult with the Divisional Manager when turnaround deadlines cannot be met.
• Consultation with the Divisional Manager when insufficient resources are available to fulfill the duties of the Department.

Responsibilities:

• To work in a professional and safe manner
• To advise others to work in a professional and safe manner
• To ensure that the laboratory areas and work surfaces are free from clutter, and any spillages are immediately cleaned up.
• To assist others in the performance of their duties if trained in that area of operation and if time allows.
• To ensure that samples are returned to the appropriate storage area after testing
• Maintenance of confidentiality
• To comply with all the Health and Safety and ISO14001 requirements of your role.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

• Relevant Degree/HNC or equivalent – Science
• 6 months relevant work experience – minimum

Skills/ Experience:

• Organisational skills
• Familiarity with relevant instrumentation (particular to each department)
• PC literate – Basic
• Relevant analytical experience
• Numerical & verbal reasoning