Laboratory Analyst- Chemistry

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

Job summary

A leading company in the analytical services sector is seeking a laboratory analyst to join their Chromatography Section. The role requires a degree in Chemistry with experience in laboratory analysis and chromatography techniques. Responsibilities include analysis, sample preparation, and reporting to clients, while ensuring compliance with quality standards. Competitive benefits such as a generous holiday scheme and employee rewards are offered, alongside focus on work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme with matched contributions

Culture focused on work/life balance

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Employee discounts and rewards

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment is necessary.
• Desirable experience with chromatography techniques (especially LC/MS/MS and HPLC).
• Ability to perform routine analysis with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Undertake administration and analysis of samples in Chromatography Section.
• Routine analysis of foodstuffs using methods like HPLC and LC/MS/MS.
• Produce accurate laboratory records and reports.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Computer literacy

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

HPLC

LC/MS/MS

GC/MS/MS

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

Analytical Services

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.