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Element has an excellent opportunity for a TRAINEE ANALYST / ANALYST. This role is working Tuesday-Saturday, which attracts a generous shift allowance. Your duties will include preparing and analysing routine and non-routine samples using GC-FID and GC-MS instrumentation in accordance with company methods and adhering to all quality aspects that are required to be carried out in an accredited laboratory. Full training will be given.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver.

The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data.

• Preparing standards for calibration and quality purposes
• Conducting analysis and reporting of results to company methods and procedures
• Control of instrument and method validation
• Ensuring all analytical procedures comply with accreditation quality standards
• Ensuring adherence to good lab practice and housekeeping at all times
• Instrument calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Prioritising workloads to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Ensuring a continual supply of lab consumables by monitoring stock levels and placing orders
• Development and documentation of methods in conjunction with senior analytical staff
• Following health and safety procedures

• Degree qualification in Chemistry or a Chemistry related subject would be preferential
• A 'levels in Chemistry and other science or maths subjects
• Experience within a commercial analytical laboratory would be advantageous
• Alternative qualifications will be considered depending on relevant equivalent experience
• A highly motivated and organised individual, who is a team player
• A Positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to 'Make tomorrow safer than today'.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development. Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming "the world's most trusted testing partner". All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependants, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.