What you’ll be doing
as a Laboratory Analyst (Chemistry)
1. Timely carry out the analysis of samples & reporting of test results within required timeframes by laboratory procedures & quality management systems.
2. Maintain full records for sample analysis & the reporting of test results.
3. Proactively improve skills & knowledge required to ensure that the analysis of samples & reporting of test results is carried out to the right quality & technical standards. Participate in the Laboratory Progression Scheme and obtain ‘Competent Analyst’ status for analytical methodologies routinely conducted within 3 years of the start date.
4. Provide accurate, timely & appropriate information in response to customer enquiries. Demonstrate an appreciation of customer requirements, the importance of the data that is generated and the implications of actions.
5. Ensure departmental safety, log incidents and alike, and proactively encourage safe working to ensure your safety and that of colleagues & the environment.
6. Support laboratory and company-wide initiatives. For example, continuous improvement, Hear for You Action planning, environmental working group, and health and safety funding strategy.
Please note this is a fixed-term contract for between 10 and 12 months.
7. Working hours: 38 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
8. Base Location: Spencer House, Reading RG2 0JN.
What you should bring to the role:
The essential criteria to help you succeed in this role are:
9. Have previous experience working in a laboratory, or be a holder of a related Science degree or have an A-Level in a science-related subject.
10. Follow strict instructions and guidelines to produce, record, maintain and verify data within a highly regulated UKAS-accredited Laboratory.
11. Have our customers at the heart of everything you do and value being part of a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
Additional skills and experiences would be great to have/bring:
12. Be comfortable carrying out repetitive work and have a real passion for working in a laboratory.
13. Constantly looking for ways to improve both yourself and processes, and comfortable putting your ideas forward.
14. Value being part of a team to deliver excellent customer service.
15. Possess a sense of drive and determination to learn new job responsibilities. Be willing to learn, grow and develop in the role within our progression schemes.
What’s in it for you?
16. Competitive starting salary of £28,830 per annum
17. Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays)
18. Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets
19. Generous Pension Scheme through AON
20. Access to lots of benefits to help you take care of you and your family’s health and wellbeing, and your finances – from annual health MOTs and access to physiotherapy and counselling, to Cycle to Work schemes, shopping vouchers and life assurance.