Laboratory Analyst- Chemistry

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A food and drink analysis company in Chipping Campden is seeking an Analytical Services professional. The successful candidate will conduct laboratory analysis, focusing on chromatography techniques and maintaining quality standards. A degree in chemistry and experience in a lab are essential. This role offers a supportive environment and numerous benefits, including a generous holiday scheme and work-life balance initiatives.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Matched pension contributions

Work/life balance initiatives

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry is required.
• Experience in a laboratory environment is necessary.
• Familiarity with chromatography techniques is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administration and analysis of samples.
• Routine analysis using instrumental methods.
• Produce and report accurate laboratory results.
• Maintain quality standards and QC records.
• Supervise and train junior staff as needed.

Skills

Laboratory analysis

Chromatography techniques

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC/MS/MS

LC/MS/MS

HPLC

Job description

Analytical Services

We offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits.

Campden BRI support the food & drink industry to ensure food & drink is safe for consumers, up to quality standards and follows legislative requirements, in the UK, Europe and Globally. Our Analytical Services Teams cover a variety of analytical chemistry testing on food & drink.

Position

• To undertake administration and analysis of samples in the Chromatography Section together with all associated activities. In general, this could involve analysis by GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS, HPLC and ICP.
• Booking in of samples, preparation of samples and reporting of results to clients
• Routine analysis of food stuffs and associated materials using instrumental methods e.g. HPLC and LC/MS/MS
• Produce accurate laboratory record, calculate results, collate data for inclusion in scientific reports and produce reports for bespoke and routine analysis
• To ensure all aspects of quality are managed according to the Campden BRI standards, including maintaining QC records for UKAS accredited methods
• Responding to client enquires relating to testing within the section
• Training and supervision of junior staff as required
• Basic maintenance and calibration of equipment, including GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS and HPLC systems

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry
• Experience working in a laboratory environment
• Experience working with chromatography techniques desirable, particularly LC/MS/MS and HPLC
• Ability to undertake routine analysis with minimal supervision
• Good organisational skill for managing workload and complex projects
• Computer literate
• Well-developed communication skills

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

Additional Information

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

We regret that we can't consider visa sponsorship for this role and your application will only be considered if you hold right to work in the UK.