Part Time Junior Lab Analyst

Eurofins Uk Environment Testing; Belfast City District; Vor Ort; GBP 15.000 - 22.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement

Company Pension Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Zusammenfassung

Eurofins UK Environment Testing is seeking a part-time laboratory analyst to perform routine chemical testing and data capture in a UKAS/ISO 17025 compliant environment. You will prepare standards, carry out analyses, maintain records, and support quality and housekeeping across the lab.

The role supports accurate, timely results with stringent quality control, following all laboratory procedures and guidelines. Preference given to candidates with academic lab experience and strong data skills.

Qualifikationen

• Strong practical laboratory skills and ability to follow SOPs and test methods.
• Excellent data recording and management.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Experience from academic laboratory work placements is valued.

Aufgaben

• Prepare standards, reagents, and samples following approved methods.
• Carry out chemical analyses using available techniques and equipment.
• Ensure timely results and report issues to supervisor.
• Enter data into LIMS and other databases with accuracy.
• Maintain records and keep work areas clean and safe.

Kenntnisse

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Effective communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor/Master in Chemistry or Environmental Chemistry

Degree in Chemistry/Related discipline

Tools

LIMS

Analytical instrumentation

Jobbeschreibung

Job Description

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

18.75 Hours per week. Wed: 12:15pm - 4:00pm. Thu: 8:00am - 4:00pm. Fri: 8:00am - 4:00pm

Purpose of the post

To perform routine chemical testing and analysis of samples in accordance with laboratory procedures, UKAS requirements, and ISO 17025 standards. The role supports the delivery of accurate, reliable, and timely analytical results while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Prepare standards, reagents, and samples in accordance with approved laboratory methods and procedures.


• Carry out chemical analysis using a range of analytical techniques, laboratory equipment, and instrumentation.


• Ensure testing is completed accurately and within agreed turnaround times.


• Report any analytical, equipment, or quality issues to the Team Leader or Laboratory Manager.


• Enter analytical data accurately into Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) and other databases.


• Maintain complete, accurate, and traceable laboratory records.


• Review results for accuracy and consistency before reporting.


• Register and record sample details upon receipt into the laboratory.


• Label, store, and dispose of samples in accordance with laboratory procedures.


• Maintain laboratory equipment, consumables, and work areas.


• Support routine maintenance, calibration, and performance checks of laboratory instruments.


• Contribute to housekeeping activities to ensure a clean, organised, and safe working environment.


• Follow all laboratory quality procedures and work instructions.


• Assist in maintaining records required for UKAS accreditation and compliance with ISO 17025.


• Participate in quality control activities, proficiency testing, and internal audits as required.


• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with laboratory policies and procedures.


• Undertake any other duties reasonably requested by the Laboratory Manager or Team Leader.


• Participate in training and competency assessment programmes.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Water Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline. Understanding of basic chemistry principles and laboratory practices.


• Basic practical laboratory skills. Ability to follow standard operating procedures and test methods. Ability to accurately record and manage data.


• Strong attention to detail. Good organisational skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team. Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy. Good communication skills.


• Experience gained through academic laboratory work placements or practical laboratory training


• Bachelor / Master degree in Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Water Chemistry, or closely related scientific discipline.

Benefits

At Eurofins we are growing, innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards, recognise our colleagues special life events, and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement


• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme


• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates


• Company Pension Plan


• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)


• Healthcare Cash Plan (6+ months service)


• Enhanced Maternity, Adoption and Paternity Schemes


• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 confidential


• Health and Wellbeing Programmes


• Worldwide career opportunities


• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver, their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

What Happens Next

Our people are the backbone of what we do, so it's incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit you'll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements, this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths.

Your data

As part of any recruitment process, the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.

Closing Date

We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately, on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!

We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level, and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

Find out more in our career page: https://careers.eurofins.com/