Lab Analyst (Chemistry)

Quant Qualitätssicherung GmbH; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading laboratory firm is seeking a Laboratory Analyst (Chemistry) to ensure the efficient running of the chemistry lab. Responsibilities include conducting tests, maintaining quality control, and assisting in method validation. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Chemistry and relevant lab experience.

Qualifications

• Sufficient skills and knowledge of chemistry required.
• Experience in handling and processing samples.

Responsibilities

• Conduct tests following good laboratory practice.
• Perform routine instrument maintenance and calibrations.
• Assist in both Internal and External Quality Control Schemes.

Skills

Chemistry

Laboratory Practice

Analytical Skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Job description

The Laboratory Analyst (Chemistry) proactively supports and works closely with the Laboratory Manger (Chemistry), Technical Manager (Chemistry) and other colleagues to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the chemistry laboratory on a day-to-day basis, whilst observing and adhering to laboratory standards and requirements. The Laboratory Analyst (Chemistry) will have sufficient skills and knowledge of chemistry as to assume the responsibilities of the role.

A general description of duties is as follows:

• To conduct tests following ‘good laboratory practice’ procedures and in accordance with the One Scientific Ltd methods and procedures complying with BS EN ISO/IEC 17025:2017 correctly, accurately and safely.
• To handle and process all samples in the correct manner documented in the One Scientific Ltd Standard Operating Procedures.
• To carry out the majority of laboratory testing and other such laboratory duties as required.
• To operate advance analytical equipment.
• To assist with training of laboratory staff by providing technical advice and knowledge.
• To refer immediately to the Laboratory Manager (Chemistry) any non-conforming records (where the required criteria or tolerances are not met).
• To inform the Laboratory Manager (Chemistry) and Supervisor (Chemistry) of any out-of-order equipment and participate in maintenance, commissioning and calibration activities in the chemistry department as required.
• To implement quality control procedures as required.

Day to day activities will include:

• Perform routine instrument maintenance/calibrations as required.
• Follow good laboratory practices, maintain general lab cleanliness, including the cleaning of lab equipment and glassware.
• Maintain safety practices in all aspects of lab operations.
• Prepare reagents, solutions, buffers and standards for testing if and when required.
• To assist and participate in both the Internal Quality Control and External Quality Control Schemes when requested to do so.
• To assist Laboratory Manger in the validation of new methods.
• To assist and participate in UKAS audits.

Laboratory Records and Reports:

• To maintain accurate laboratory records, to include daily, weekly or monthly proformas.
• To approve results (only if trained to do so).
• To raise, check and report out of specification notifications to customers (only if trained to do so).

Health and Safety

• To wear the appropriate protective clothing and equipment when in the laboratory.
• To monitor and ensure all safety, hygiene and health and safety requirements are adhered to within the laboratory.
• To assist in monitoring and organisation of the cleaning schedule to ensure that the laboratory is kept clean and tidy.

The above description is not exhaustive. Other duties may be required to ensure the efficient running of the laboratory. Such duties will be at the request of senior management.

Please, include the job position in the subject of your email in the following format OSL: Lab Analyst (Chemistry).

Directions to One Scientific Ltd.

For your information there is a Park and Ride (Bristol A4 Portway) at the end of our road (Victoria Road) so we are easily accessible by bus from the city centre. We are the last industrial estate on the right-hand side of Victoria Road before you reach the Port gates. By train there is a small branch line from Temple Meads Station to Portway Park and Ride station, approx. 0.5miles from our location in Avonmouth.