Laboratory Analyst — Environmental Testing & QC

Celnor Group; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Annual bonus (2.5%)

Free on-site parking

Health and wellbeing programme

Life insurance (2x salary)

Referral bonus £1,000

Sick pay & enhanced maternity/paternit

Christmas shutdown

Job summary

Chemtech Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, is hiring a Laboratory Analyst to support daily lab operations in Southampton. The role covers sample preparation, basic chemical analysis, equipment checks and occasional site sampling.

We value organisation, attention to detail and hands-on teamwork. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs English and Maths, strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently with good judgment in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths; basic understanding of chemistry desirable.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational and time-management skills.
• Confident verbal and written communication skills.
• Able to work independently using good judgement while being a team player.
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, with lab or environmental sample experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and processing household waste, soil, water and other environmental samples ready for laboratory analysis.
• Carrying out basic chemical analysis and updating worklists, preparation logs and sample records.
• Managing sample storage, subsampling, fixing and disposal per procedures.
• Carrying out soil sampling and supporting water monitoring at customer sites as needed.
• Performing daily equipment checks, calibrations, temperature monitoring and basic troubleshooting.
• Supporting internal and external quality control activities and non-conforming investigations.
• Maintaining stock levels and good housekeeping; communicating with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

Time management

Education

GCSEs English and Maths

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Chemtech Environmental, part of the Celnor Group, is hiring a Laboratory Analyst to support daily lab operations in Southampton. The role covers sample preparation, basic chemical analysis, equipment checks and occasional site sampling.

We value organisation, attention to detail and hands-on teamwork. Ideal candidates will have GCSEs English and Maths, strong Excel skills and the ability to work independently with good judgment in a busy environment.