Laboratory Analyst - Chemistry (Brewing)
We offercommercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritionaland health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, andwines and spirits
What you'll be doing
- Booking in of samples, preparation ofsamples and reporting of results to clients (10%)
- Routine analysis of food stuffs andassociated materials using instrumental methods e.g. HPLC and LC/MS/MS(50%)
- Produce accurate laboratory record,calculate results, collate data for inclusion in scientific reports andproduce reports for bespoke and routine analysis (30%)
- To ensure all aspects of quality aremanaged according to the Campden BRI standards, including maintaining QCrecords for UKAS accredited methods
- Responding to client enquires relatingto testing within the section
- Training and supervision of juniorstaff as require
- Basic maintainacne and calibration ofequipment, including GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS and HPLC systems
What we're looking for
- 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
- Well-developed communication skills - upwards, downwards and outwards
What we offer
- 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