Water Quality Lab Chemist — Organic Analysis

South East Water; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading water company in Farnborough seeks an Organic Chemistry Analyst to join their Water Quality team. This role involves conducting trace analysis, data interpretation, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates must have a degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and a commitment to professional development. The position offers an attractive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible leave policies, aimed at those who want to impact water quality for millions.

Benefits

Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution

5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service

Flexible annual leave policy

Paid volunteering days

Cycle to work scheme

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing related benefits

Qualifications

• Existing knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Willingness to work towards full membership of the professional body.
• Excellent analytical laboratory practice.

Responsibilities

• Ensure instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Management system.
• Assist with maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment.
• Analyse and interpret data, calculate results and complete laboratory paperwork.
• Document information by maintaining logs and equipment records.
• Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System.
• meet sample stability and turnaround requirements.
• Prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples.

Skills

Knowledge of good laboratory practice

Numeracy and literacy skills

Computer literacy

Laboratory skills

Education

Degree in Chemistry or relevant scientific subject

Job description

A leading water company in Farnborough seeks an Organic Chemistry Analyst to join their Water Quality team. This role involves conducting trace analysis, data interpretation, and maintaining laboratory equipment. Candidates must have a degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline and a commitment to professional development. The position offers an attractive benefits package, including a pension scheme and flexible leave policies, aimed at those who want to impact water quality for millions.