Lab Analyst

Aughinish Alumina Ltd.; Askeaton; On-site; EUR 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Pension

On-site gym

Job summary

Aughinish Alumina Ltd. in Askeaton, Ireland, invites applications for an Analyst role in the plant laboratory. You will provide routine analytical services for process and quality control, training on a range of techniques, and reporting of day-to-day samples.

The role requires flexibility in work types and shifts, with a focus on accuracy, safety and teamwork in a busy laboratory environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience in analytical laboratory advantageous.
• Proven ability to work safely and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform unbiased sampling and sample preparation.
• Carry out accurate chemical and physical analyses of process and shipment samples using XRF, XRD, SSA, laser sizing and titration.
• Conduct QC and QA checks and report results promptly.
• Maintain analytical equipment for optimum performance.
• Contribute to laboratory safety, 5S and housekeeping standards.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Safety minded

Team player

Data reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

XRF

XRD

SSA

Laser sizing

Titration

Job description

Aughinish Alumina, situated in Askeaton on a 1,300-acre site on the Shannon Estuary, is one of the leading industrial plants in Ireland. It is the largest Alumina Refinery in Europe, producing approximately 2 million tonnes per annum of product that is the primary raw material for the production of aluminium. The company also has a 150MW Combined Heat and Power Plant. Aughinish Alumina has a history of continuous improvement and innovation and is now considered to be a world leader in the industry.

What is the job?

You will provide a routine laboratory analytical service to the plant for the purpose of process and quality control. Working as part of a busy laboratory team, this position will provide you with the opportunity to train and work on a wide range of analytical techniques. The successful candidate (following a period of training) will be responsible for the preparation; analysis and reporting of day-to-day process control and production samples.

The Analyst role must demonstrate flexibility about types of work and shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Perform unbiased sampling and sample preparation.
• Perform accurate and reproducible chemical and physical analyses of process and shipment samples, using techniques such as XRF, XRD, SSA, particle size analysis by laser and automated titrations.
• Carry out appropriate QC and QA checks.
• Report results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain analytical equipment for optimum performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of the laboratory’s safety, 5S and housekeeping standards.

Flexibility will be required as other duties outside those described above may be assigned from time to time.

Requirements

• A d egree in chemistry or related discipline.
• Experience working in an analytical laboratory would be advantageous.
• Proven ability to work safely.
• Enthusiastic and energetic with the ability to integrate quickly into a team environment and work on own initiative.

Successful Lab Analysts in Aughinish have excellent communication, documentation, problem solving and analytical skills. Responsibility, accountability and teamwork are key elements of our organisation.

What we offer:

We provide opportunities for you to grow, by helping you develop new skills and progress your career. We work in a team-based environment where we believe in giving you the freedom and flexibility to handle your role in a way that’s right for you while providing the support of a team.

We offer a competitive remuneration package including:

• Health insurance (Vhi)
• Pension
• Active sports and social club with o n-site gym

Aughinish Alumina is an equal opportunities employer.