Lab Analyst

Intertek; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global testing company in the UK is seeking a Lab Analyst to support its Materials Testing Lab. The role includes conducting chemical and biological tests, ensuring timely sample management, and collaborating with various departments. Ideal candidates will have GCSE qualifications, relevant laboratory experience, and strong IT and communication skills, particularly in a wet-laboratorial environment. The company offers competitive salary and career opportunities in a motivated team.

Benefits

Competitive salary/benefits

Development and career opportunities

Dynamic working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification of English, Maths and a Science based GCSE or relevant experience.
• UK Driver's Licence holder.
• Hands-on experience in sample preparation and wet-lab analysis.
• Experience working in an ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely logging of samples and communication to clients.
• Maintain calibration schedule for analysers.
• Participate in laboratory Quality Management System activities.
• Organise project workload based on business priorities.

Skills

Good IT skills

Hands-on experience in sample preparation

Good laboratory skills

Effective communication

Time management

Education

Minimum qualification English, Maths and a Science based GCSE

Scientific degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

The role's key purpose is to support the Materials Testing Lab for Intertek's global client base. Working within the Intertek UK team in a wet-lab, the Lab Analyst will work closely with clients to evaluate their products and conduct chemical and biological testing to the applicable test standards. The role may also involve working across departments and divisions within Intertek, providing technical support to operations, sales, and marketing.

Job Responsibilities

• Ensuring timely logging of samples, communication to clients and preparations of materials and samples to be tested in the laboratory.
• Ensuring weekly and monthly calibration schedule for analysers is maintained.
• Participate in the laboratory Quality Management System (e.g. CAPA, RCA and EIA).
• Participate in stock management of laboratory consumables.
• Planning and organising project workload based upon business priorities and specific project deliverables.
• To report daily, weekly and monthly progress on projects to your line manager.
• Taking responsibility for maximizing efficiency of laboratory time and equipment, to achieve the required quality and timeliness of reports.
• Providing review to ensure technical correctness of all deliverables originating from your peers; this may include letter reports, test reports and certificates.
• Providing information on project content, timelines and schedule to customers.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualification English, Maths and a Science based GCSE (or equivalent), but relevant experience will be considered.
• UK Driver's Licence holder.
• Good IT skills; experience with Excel, Word and data retention systems.
• Hands‑on experience in sample preparation and wet‑lab analysis.
• Good laboratory skills and manual dexterity.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other members of the team.
• Ability to manage own workload and excellent time management; experience at degree level of a scientific subject with a strong emphasis on wet‑lab work (disciplines such as chemistry and biology).
• Experience working within potentially pathogenic organisms within a Containment Level 2 or similar facility.
• Experience of working in an ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 laboratory.
• Experience and knowledge of BS6920/WRAS/DWI.
• Knowledge and experience of certification schemes.
• Experience of generating test reports for customers and certification purposes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary/benefits.
• Development and career opportunities around the globe.
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.