Laboratory Analyst, Chemistry Graduate

Capio Spine Center Stockholm; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join their team in Cambridge. This role offers a unique opportunity to engage in both routine and non-routine analysis using advanced techniques such as GC-MS and HPLC. The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining ISO 17025 accreditation while ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of sample data. If you are a recent Chemistry graduate with a passion for laboratory work and a keen eye for detail, this is an exciting chance to kickstart your career in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Exposure to HPLC, GC/MS, or ICP during studies is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine & non-routine analysis of samples.
• Maintain ISO 17025 accreditation and assist in troubleshooting instruments.

Skills

GC-MS

HPLC

GC-FID

ICP

ISO 17025

Interpersonal Skills

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in Scientific Discipline

Tools

Analytical Instruments

Job description

Laboratory Analyst, Chemistry Graduate

Location: Newmarket

Salary: Starting from £24000

Type: 12 month fixed term contract

Hours: Days, Monday - Friday

Role:

1. Performing routine & non-routine analysis (GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC) of samples in accordance with documented procedures. OR ICP (depending on the lab you are placed in)
2. Troubleshooting of GC/HPLC instrumentation (column changes etc)
3. Assistance in the generation of accurate and timely sample and QC data in line with client expectations and our clients QMS.
4. Maintaining the ISO 17025 accreditation by following strict testing guidelines.
5. Meeting deadlines and having a commercial awareness in terms of workload and prioritising.
6. Assistance in maintenance programmes for the Departments specific analytical instrumentation and any other analytical equipment used by the Department.
7. Maintenance procedures shall ensure that instruments are kept in a clean and serviceable condition and that routine in house maintenance procedures are kept up to date.
8. Maintenance, storage and labelling of adequate stocks of reagents and standards.
9. Consultation with the Divisional Manager when turnaround deadlines cannot be met.

Person:

1. Will hold a degree in a relevant, Scientific discipline (ideally Chemistry based)
2. Will have had some exposure to HPLC, GC/MS or HPLC or ICP in your degree
3. Strong interpersonal skills, IT literate

Keywords:

Lab Tech, Laboratory Technician, Testing, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, UKAS, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS, and GC-FID.