Water Lab Technician — Precise Analyses & Data Integrity

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

24 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Health and wellbeing benefits

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Thames Water is seeking a lab analyst to perform water sample analyses and report results within required turnaround times. You will adhere to established laboratory procedures and quality management systems to ensure accurate testing.

The role emphasizes keen attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, maintaining rigorous data records and supporting continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Scientific degree or laboratory experience is required or advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate data.
• Good understanding of quality procedures and compliance in regulated environments.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent teamwork and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out laboratory analysis of water samples and reporting results within required turnaround times.
• Following laboratory procedures and quality management systems to ensure accurate and compliant testing.
• Identifying and escalating any anomalies, errors or issues that could affect the validity of test results.
• Maintaining clear and accurate laboratory records and ensuring data integrity.
• Supporting departmental performance targets for sample completion and reporting.
• Assisting colleagues and managing workload to ensure laboratory targets are achieved.
• Participating in continuous improvement activities and supporting laboratory projects.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Scientific degree or lab experience

Tools

LCMS

GCMS

Job description

Thames Water is seeking a lab analyst to perform water sample analyses and report results within required turnaround times. You will adhere to established laboratory procedures and quality management systems to ensure accurate testing.

The role emphasizes keen attention to detail, strong teamwork, and the ability to operate in a fast-paced environment, maintaining rigorous data records and supporting continuous improvement.