Laboratory Analyst

Anglian Water Group Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Anglian Water is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join a specialized team in a modern lab environment. The role involves analyzing potable water and environmental samples, working with advanced analytical techniques, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant scientific degree, an interest in science, and the ability to work independently and prioritize tasks effectively.

Benefits

Personal private health care

23 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE

Competitive pension scheme

Flexible benefits to support wellbeing

Qualifications

• Interest and passion for science.
• Experience working in a regulated laboratory with ISO17025 accreditation.
• Experience following policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Receive, analyse and report analytical data on potable water and environmental samples.
• Run manual and automated analytical chemistry techniques.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in laboratory processes.

Skills

Technical understanding of science

Ability to work using own initiative

Adaptability

Education

Relevant scientific degree or equivalent

Job description

Our Laboratory comprises of specialist teams in Chemistry, Life Science and Trace Organics. Our Analysts work in a time critical, process driven environment in order to receive, analyse and report analytical data on potable water and environmental samples, in accordance with our laboratory quality assurance procedures.

Based at our modern laboratory you’ll join the team of Laboratory Analysts and work within the UKAS accredited quality system ensuring a timely turnaround of results. You’ll be involved in a range of activities within the laboratory, including the analysis of a variety of samples, running manual and automated analytical chemistry techniques, including handling, downloading and reviewing data.

You’ll have the opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement, take on a variety of scientific challenges and gain an exciting array of experience as you meet them.

This role will enable you to achieve Registered Technician, moving to Registered Scientist status with a relevant institution.

As a valued employee, you’ll be entitled to:

Personal private health care

23 days annual leave – rising with length of service

Uniform and PPE

Competitive pension scheme – Anglian Water double-matches your contributions up to 6%

Flexible benefits to support your wellbeing and lifestyle.

What does it take to be a Laboratory Analyst?

A relevant scientific degree (or equivalent)

An interest and passion for science

Technical understanding of science

Ideally experience of following policies and procedures

Experience of working in a regulated laboratory with ISO17025 accreditation

Ability to work using your own initiative

Be adaptable and be able to prioritise work

Have a flexible approach.

Why Anglian Water?

At Anglian Water we strive to do the right thing for our people, our customers and the environment.

We have created a simple but powerful values framework for our employees based around our Purpose, our Mission and our Values. We call it our North Star framework, and it gives us a common goal we can all get behind. It brings us together as a business and helps us to shape our strategies now and in the future. And whatever changes we may drive over the years, the heart of who we are and what we stand for will remain constant.

We are committed to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve in both our workforce and our supply chain partners to help us to understand and meet the needs of our customers. We are passionate and dedicated to the learning and development of our people, making sure they have the right skills and knowledge to be successful and to help achieve their potential.

We want to give everyone equal access to our recruitment process. If you have a disability or long-term condition, including neurodiversity and mental health conditions, we’ll support you throughout your application, and make any adjustments to make sure your disability or long-term condition is not a barrier to recruitment.

To apply, you’ll need your up-to-date CV, we also recommend uploading a cover letter – tell us what has made you apply and what skills you can bring to the position. We will be in touch after your application has been reviewed, following the closing date.

If you are offered a job with us, you’ll be subject to the relevant employment checks for your role, which could include references, driving licence check, DBS Check as well as your right to work in the UK.

Become a part of Anglian Water’s future and join us on our journey as we live through our values to build trust, do the right thing, and are always exploring, to bring environmental and social prosperity to the region.