This role is located in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK's leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, we offer a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors.
Key Responsibilities:
* Perform routine analysis on customer samples, adhering to deadlines and quality standards (ISO 17025 and MCERTS).
* Accurately record and analyze data, identifying possible deviations and ensuring compliance with system suitability checks, calibrations, and AQC charts.
* Undertake and assist with the investigation of queries and non-conformance.
* Perform routine and non-routine instrument maintenance, troubleshooting, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to minimize unplanned instrument downtime.
* Plan and perform validation work to improve existing methods and develop new methods to support client requests and company growth strategy.
* Assist with the validation of new instruments as required.
* Effectively communicate with co-workers and management.
* Prepare standards and solutions and aid in the preparation/extraction of samples if required.
* Maintain a high standard of personal knowledge and skills relevant to the role through company-led and self-directed learning.
* Work with minimal supervision, prioritizing and managing workload in conjunction with the supervisor.
* Act as a coach and mentor for less knowledgeable colleagues in areas of subject matter expertise.
* Comply with health and safety requirements, adopting a proactive safety attitude to ensure the safety of self and others.
* Participate in wider laboratory support teams such as spill team, fire warden, first aid team, HS rep, quality team, or internal audit team.
Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent experience within a similar role.
Desirable skills and qualifications include proficiency in GC analysis and relevant software, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and teamwork abilities, and knowledge of ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards.