Laboratory Scientist (Temp to Perm)
Location: Church Wilne
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Working Hours: 9:00am – 6:45pm
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
About the Role
UK Water Company is seeking a Laboratory Scientist to join our Water Quality and Environment team on a temp-to-perm basis. This opportunity will initially be offered as a 12-week temporary assignment, after which successful candidates will be offered a permanent contract.
This is an excellent opportunity for a scientifically qualified individual looking to develop their career within a highly regulated laboratory environment. Full training will be provided.
As a Laboratory Scientist, you will assist with the analysis of high-volume and complex laboratory workstreams, ensuring samples are tested accurately, within required deadlines, and to the highest standards of water quality testing to help protect public health.
Key Responsibilities
* Analyse water quality samples in accordance with laboratory procedures and quality standards.
* Use the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to accurately record and report results.
* Identify, investigate and interpret atypical results, escalating issues where appropriate.
* Prioritise and organise daily workloads to ensure sample stability and testing deadlines are achieved.
* Adapt to changing priorities and operational requirements.
* Safely operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation following comprehensive training.
* Carry out routine maintenance, cleaning, calibration and quality control checks on laboratory equipment.
* Investigate and help resolve equipment issues to maintain efficient laboratory operations.
* Follow all documented procedures, processes and methods within the Quality Management System (QMS).
* Comply with ISO 17025 requirements and relevant regulatory standards.
* Maintain high standards of health and safety, including COSHH compliance and dynamic risk assessments.
Candidate Requirements
To be considered for this role, applicants must:
* Hold a degree qualification in a relevant scientific discipline such as Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science or a related subject.
* Be able to work the fixed shift pattern of Monday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 9:00am – 6:45pm.
* Successfully pass a colour blindness assessment as part of the recruitment process.
* Demonstrate strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality and accuracy.
* Be comfortable working within a regulated laboratory environment.
Desirable
* Previous laboratory experience.
* Knowledge of water quality testing or environmental laboratories.
* Full UK driving licence.
Training & Development
Full training will be provided to ensure successful candidates are fully competent in laboratory procedures, equipment operation, quality systems and health & safety requirements.
Important Information
Following successful completion of the initial 12-week temporary period, candidates will be offered a permanent contract.
Once employed on a permanent basis, you will be required to participate in a compulsory standby rota, which will include out-of-hours and emergency response work as required by operational needs.
If you are a motivated science graduate looking to build a long‑term career within the water industry, we would like to hear from you.
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