Water Testing Lab Technician

South East Water UK; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stakeholder pension

Holiday entitlement

Flexible leave

Cycle to work

Health cash plan

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

South East Water is recruiting for a chemistry laboratory support role within our market-leading labs. You will assist analysts, operate instrumentation, maintain records, and help ensure data is accurately entered into the LIMS.

With a chemistry degree and strong attention to detail, you will thrive in a busy team, handle 37 hours per week across 8am-8pm shifts, and develop your analytical skills while contributing to water testing services for businesses, authorities and private clients.

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or another closely related subject.
• Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and robust laboratory practices.
• A desire to learn and put into practice what you’ve learnt.
• Keen to take responsibility for personal and career development to progress to the next level.

Responsibilities

• Operate instrumentation in line with the Laboratory Management System.
• Support maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment.
• Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment records.
• Ensure data is accurately entered into the LIMS within set timeframes.
• Report quality issues to senior staff.
• Assist with preparation of reagents and QC checks.
• Maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
• Participate in internal audits to ensure compliance and quality.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Literacy

Computer literacy

Willingness to learn

Career development mindset

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related subject

Tools

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Job description

South East Water is recruiting for a chemistry laboratory support role within our market-leading labs. You will assist analysts, operate instrumentation, maintain records, and help ensure data is accurately entered into the LIMS.

With a chemistry degree and strong attention to detail, you will thrive in a busy team, handle 37 hours per week across 8am-8pm shifts, and develop your analytical skills while contributing to water testing services for businesses, authorities and private clients.