Laboratory Analyst

Thames Water; Reading; On-site; GBP 31,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join their award-winning team. This role involves analyzing over 2 million samples annually to ensure the highest quality drinking water. You'll be responsible for maintaining data integrity and adhering to rigorous health and safety standards. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital service, working in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. With generous annual leave, a pension scheme, and various health benefits, this is a chance to build a rewarding career while making a meaningful impact on communities and the environment.

Benefits

24 days holiday per year

Generous Pension Scheme

Health MOTs

Access to physiotherapy

Counseling services

Cycle to Work schemes

Shopping vouchers

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Essential experience in a laboratory environment and A-Level in science.
• Background in microbiology beneficial for this role.

Responsibilities

• Analyze samples to meet accreditation and safety standards.
• Produce and maintain data within an accredited laboratory.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Attention to detail

Customer service

Repetitive work

Education

A-Level in a science-related subject

Background in microbiology

Tools

ISO 17025 quality management systems

Automated Lab techniques

Flow cytometry

MALDI TOF

Job description

This is a great opportunity to put your skills into action in our labs. We are testing over 2 million samples a year and providing the highest quality drinking water to the Thames Water region. Our labs are a key part of the business which allows us to monitor that our drinking water is safe and clean and that our waste product is treated correctly. Not only do we analyse samples from our customers’ homes but also from abstraction, through our sites and into supply.

Our Labs have won awards for health and safety and all of our teams are dedicated to meeting this exceptional standard.

What you’ll be doing as a Laboratory Analyst
On a day-to-day basis, you're responsible for analysing samples within a defined area to meet the United Kingdom Accreditation Service, Environment Agency and Drinking Water Inspectorate standards and relevant Health and Safety Executive standards.

• Producing, recording, maintaining, and verifying data within an accredited Laboratory.
• We conduct tests including looking for Coliforms, Enterococci, Clostridia, chlorophyll, identification of algae and organisms in sewage sludge, taste & odour, flow cytometry and MALDI TOF. This will involve running a variety of automated and manual Lab techniques.
• Carrying out basic maintenance of this equipment.
• Working with quality management systems to ISO 17025 and automated data handling.
• The base location for the role is Reading, Spencer House.

Working hours: 38 hours per week. Please note this role includes late days shifts: 2 weeks out of 6 involve a working timetable of 2 pm – 10 pm. As part of the team, you will be required to work on a weekend rota including some bank holidays, and a standby rota.

What you should bring to the role

• Experience in a laboratory environment will be essential.
• Have a minimum of an A-Level in a science-related subject, preferably biology science.
• Background in microbiology will be beneficial.
• Be comfortable carrying out repetitive work and have a real passion for working in a laboratory.
• Have our customers at the heart of everything you do and value being part of a team to deliver exceptional customer service.

What’s in it for you?

• This position is offering a salary of £30,494 per annum.
• Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service.
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Access to many benefits to help you take care of your and your family’s health, wellbeing, and finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.

Who are we?
We’re the UK’s largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day to supply water for their taps and toilets. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people and the planet to thrive.

Working at Thames Water
Thames Water is a unique, rewarding and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. As part of our family, you’ll enjoy fast-tracked career opportunities, flexible working arrangements and excellent benefits.

So, if you’re looking for a sustainable and successful career where you can make a daily difference to millions of people’s lives while helping to protect the world of water for future generations, we’ll be here to support you every step of the way. Together, we can build a better future for our customers, our region and our planet.

Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.