Laboratory Analyst

Anglian Water; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water service provider in Huntingdon is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to conduct field sampling and laboratory analyses. The ideal candidate will hold relevant A-Levels or equivalent, possess a full UK Manual Driving licence, and have a passion for science. This position offers competitive training, a pension scheme, and various benefits including career progression and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Career development and pay progression

Full training and support

Competitive pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Personal private health care

Annual bonus scheme

25 days of leave plus Bank Holidays

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Full UK Manual Driving licence needed for field sample collection.
• Relevant A-Levels or equivalent qualification/experience required.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field sampling of invertebrates and other specimens.
• Participate in laboratory testing and analysis of water samples.
• Input biological results data into biotic indexes.

Skills

Passion for science

Ability to follow instructions meticulously

Adaptability

Effective teamwork

Education

Relevant A-Levels or equivalent qualification

Job description

Overview

Starting Salary £28,000 per annum

Permanent / 37 hours per week - Monday to Friday

Based Location - Huntingdon

Tap into your potential and test a new career with Anglian Water!

Culturing Analytical Excellence!

Anglian Water supplies clean, safe drinking water to 4.3million people and cleans a billion litres of used water every day, helping to protect rivers and biodiversity. We lead the industry by achieving ISO standards in quality, environment and health and safety.

We are currently looking for a Laboratory Analyst to join the team.

What will you be doing?

• Become a crucial member of the Anglian Water Family, working collaboratively in a time critical environment to produce high quality results and support environmental prosperity in the region.
• Be involved in sampling field work across the Anglian Water region for invertebrates, macrophytes and other specimens using recognised sampling techniques. Field work is physically demanding due to transporting equipment and may require safe entry to water courses to collect kick samples and chemistry samples.
• Work is seasonal with more sampling in Spring/Summer; flexibility is required as hours may exceed 7.4 per day due to travel and sampling time, with quieter periods allowing hours to balance.
• Identify specimens to taxonomic rank using various resources, prepare specimens for identification and preserve specimens for quality control.
• Participate in testing and quality activities within the laboratory, including analysis of water samples using recognised techniques.
• Produce accurate data to support colleagues across the business.
• Input data of biological results into biotic indexes as required by the workstream.

You'll have the opportunity to contribute towards continuous improvement and gain a diverse range of scientific experiences as you meet challenges.

For a further insight into the role, click here to see what it is like working as an Analyst within the Laboratory.

What do we have to offer you?

• Career development and pay progression through our in-house Licence to Operate program.
• Full training and support to ensure you have the skills and knowledge to be successful.
• Funding and support to join a relevant professional body and gain registration status.
• Competitive pension scheme with Anglian Water matching contributions up to 6%.
• Family friendly policies including 26 weeks full pay maternity/adoption leave and 4 weeks paternity/partner pay, with shared parental pay available.
• Personal private health care.
• Annual bonus scheme.
• 25 days of leave, rising with service plus Bank Holidays, with option to swap Christmas/Easter holidays for religious observance.
• Personal accident cover up to 5x salary and life cover at 8x salary.
• Flexible benefits to support wellbeing and lifestyle.
• Additional benefits such as 20% off EE mobile contracts, discounted cinema tickets and Cycle2Work scheme.
• Free parking at all offices, site and leisure parks.

What does it take to be a Laboratory Analyst?

• Full UK Manual Driving licence due to driving across the region to collect field samples.
• Passion for science with relevant A-Levels or equivalent qualification/experience.
• Ability to follow instructions meticulously to maintain a high standard of work.
• Adaptability and the ability to prioritise tasks.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently when required.

Why Anglian Water?

We strive to do the right thing for our people, customers and the environment. Our North Star framework guides our purpose, mission and values to shape strategies now and in the future.

Closing Date: 18th September 2025

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