Laboratory Analyst (Waltham Abbey, Essex)

Health Partners Group; Epping Forest; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Life assurance

25 days annual leave + BHs

Birthday day off

Discounted gym membership

Cycle to work scheme

Health cashback plan

Job summary

Health Partners are seeking a Laboratory Analyst to join the Matrix Diagnostics Confirmation team in Waltham Abbey, Essex. You will perform sample preparation, analytical testing, quality control, and maintain accurate laboratory records in the LIMS to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 and related standards.

The role offers 37.5 hours per week with some weekend work, contributing to timely, reliable analytical results and ongoing improvements in a quality-focused laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in a suitable science subject with strong attention to detail.
• Experience in a regulated environment (e.g. ISO 17025, GLP) and good IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Knowledge of Analytical Extraction Processes, Screening and Confirmation Analytical Technologies, and ISO17025 awareness.

Responsibilities

• Process and analyse confirmation samples efficiently and accurately.
• Maintain LIMS records and QC/ instrument management per Quality Management System.
• Carry out system checks, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of analytical systems.
• Review results for customers and provide interpretation when required.
• Support audits and continuous improvement in the laboratory.

Skills

Attention to detail

IT skills

Regulated environment experience

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree in science subject

Tools

LIMS

Job description

At Health Partners, we pride ourselves on being one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions. We partner with organisations across diverse industries, helping them to support the physical and mental health of their employees.

We note that the closing date for this vacancy is subject to change and the advert may close earlier if sufficient applications are received. We encourage early applications to avoid disappointment.

REF: JOB7252

Role Outline

As a Laboratory Analyst within our Confirmation team at Matrix Diagnostics, you will play a key role in the analysis and reporting of confirmation samples within a fast-paced and highly regulated laboratory environment. Working as part of a collaborative laboratory team, you will support the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely analytical results while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and customer service.

You will be involved in a wide range of laboratory activities including sample preparation and processing, analytical testing, quality control, troubleshooting analytical systems and maintaining accurate laboratory records through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You will also support instrument maintenance, stock control and continuous improvement initiatives to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory while contributing to compliance with ISO 17025 and other quality management standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your laboratory experience within a supportive and quality-focused environment, contributing to high-quality analytical services that support workplace safety and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for the efficient and effective processing and analysis of confirmation samples.


• Maintain accurate record keeping including accurate update of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and adherence with Quality Management System requirements around QC and instrument management.


• Carry out for daily system checks and trend review, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of analytical systems and equipment, ensuring completion in a timely manner with traceable


• Review analytical results to customers, providing interpretation of results where required.


• Deliver appropriate internal and external Quality Control measures, taking corrective action as required and performing regular trend reviews.


• Accept certified reference materials, and prepare and verify calibrator and QC materials prior to use.


• Monitor and maintain laboratory stock levels to ensure uninterrupted supply of required laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents and in house standards.


• Participate in Team Meetings and take an active interest in the functions of the laboratory.


• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement.


• Participate in internal / external audits.


• In conjunction with the Company's Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Manager, ensure that all work is performed in accordance with ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 27001 and ISO 9001 requirements in testing and quality control.


• Send and package samples accordingly if sample needs to be referred to external laboratory.

What we are looking for

• Degree in a suitable science subject and demonstration of sound attention to detail coupled with excellent practical skills is essential.


• Strong IT skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).


• Experience of working in a regulated environment, e.g. ISO 17025, GLP.


• Knowledge of Analytical Extraction Processes, Screening and Confirmation Analytical Technologies, and ISO17025 Quality Management System Awareness.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, including some weekend working

Location: Matrix Diagnostics, Waltham Abbey, Essex

Salary: £30,000 per annum

Company Benefits

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience


• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%


• Life assurance


• Starting on 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service


• Have a day off for your Birthday (non-contractual benefit)


• Discounted gym membership


• Cycle to work scheme


• Health cashback plan

About Health Partners

Health Partners are committed to transforming the way health and wellbeing services are delivered in the UK. As one of the UK's leading providers of occupational health and wellbeing solutions, we work with organisations across a wide range of industries to support the physical and mental health of their employees. Our mission is simple: to empower people to lead healthier, happier, and more productive lives.

With a strong focus on innovation and excellence, Health Partners combines clinical expertise with a personal, compassionate approach. Our multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, including occupational health advisors, physicians, physiotherapists, and counsellors, delivers tailored, evidence-based solutions designed to meet the unique needs of our clients and their workforce.

We pride ourselves on fostering long-term partnerships built on trust, professionalism, and results. Whether it's through workplace health assessments, proactive wellbeing initiatives, or mental health support, Health Partners is dedicated to making a real difference.

At the heart of Health Partners is a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement. We believe in investing in our people and providing opportunities for growth, ensuring that our employees feel valued and inspired to deliver their best. By joining Health Partners, you'll become part of a dynamic team that's passionate about driving positive change in the workplace and beyond.

Diversity & Inclusion Statement

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Health Partners are extremely proud to support the needs of our employees and as such understands everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities. We're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role, should this be a requirement for you.

We aim to become one of the most inspiring companies to work for and to achieve this ambition, we need the best talent to come and work for us. We look for candidates with the right skills and values to join us and selection is based on a fair and equal process. We're proud to be committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Diversity and Inclusion forms an integral part of everything that we do, bringing together the best talent, helping people to realise their full potential by being yourself at work and delivering an outstanding service to everyone - regardless of difference.