Laboratory Technician/Analytical Chemist

Smithers Group; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Employer-matched pension

25 days + Bank Holidays

Annual health checks

Eyecare vouchers

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Smithers Ltd. in Harrogate invites applications for a Laboratory Technician in the Environmental Fate and Metabolism Department.

You will work in custom built laboratories on tests that help evaluate risks from pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals and agrochemicals, with training provided in all aspects of the role. Responsibilities include instrument set up and method validation, sample batch analysis, data processing and general laboratory housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Ideally educated to BSc in Chemistry or related subject, or to A-level with lab experience.
• Excellent IT skills, be well-organised, enthusiastic and demonstrate clear communication.

Responsibilities

• Instrument set up and method validation.
• Sample batch analysis.
• Data processing.
• General laboratory and housekeeping duties.

Skills

GLP experience

Laboratory experience

IT skills

Communication skills

Education

BSc in Chemistry

A-level with lab experience

Tools

LC-MS

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to work in custom built laboratories within the Environmental Fate and Metabolism Department of Environmental Risk Sciences, Smithers Ltd. Based in Harrogate, we are currently recruiting for a Laboratory Technician, ideally with previous GLP (Good Laboratory Practice) and laboratory experience. Experience of quantitative LC-MS analysis would be advantageous.

You will be working within a dynamic team conducting a wide range of tests which are designed to help evaluate the potential risks of substances to the environment resulting from the manufacture and use of pharmaceuticals, industrial chemicals and agrochemicals.

Training will be given in all aspects of the role, including:

• Instrument set up and method validation;
• sample batch analysis;
• data processing;
• general laboratory and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities of the role may vary depending on your qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications and Experience

Ideally educated to BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific subject, or to A-level or equivalent with experience working in a laboratory.

Interested applicants should have excellent IT skills, be well-organised, enthusiastic and demonstrate a hands-on approach to work with an ability to use their initiative and apply knowledge. Excellent communication skills both written and oral are essential.

We Offer

• As a global employer, we also offer a generous benefit package to all our employees including private healthcare, employer-matched pension contributions, 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays, annual health checks, eyecare vouchers, free mortgage advice service and more.

There is no better time to join us!

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