Total is 17.5hrs per week, currently part of a job share with working days being every other Monday, and every Tuesday and Wednesday.
Summary of Job:
Provide accurate and efficient routine quality control analysis of samples submitted to the Central Laboratory in Arbroath according to Company Methods and Procedures.
Responsibilities:
Analysis
* Prepare samples ready for analysis and organise daily workload accordingly.
* Perform routine quality control analysis accurately and efficiently according to company methods while adhering to current safety procedures
* Record raw data and final results concisely and neatly in appropriate laboratory documentation.
* Maintain laboratory equipment to a necessary operational standard and calibration status.
Health & Safety
* Prepare standard reagents and equipment necessary to perform routine QC analysis.
* Ensure work place is clean and tidy in order that analysis can be performed safely and effectively.
General
* Ensure that laboratory reference samples are stored properly and labelled with correct information
* Prepare micromalting samples and operate micromalting facility.
* Prepare and distribute standard control samples for the Company’s laboratory audit system as directed by the Group Chief Chemist.
* Understand and operate the Company’s quality management system relating to the laboratory function.
* Deputise for the laboratory team leader as required
* To assist in the training of new members of staff and/or students in routine analytical methods and procedures.
* Input results to QCRS data handling computer and generate relevant routine reports.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
ESSENTIAL:
Qualifications
* Educated to Highers level in Chemistry/Biology or other science-related subject
Skills/Abilities
* Be numerate and have a basic understanding of mathematics and/or chemistry
* Be able to work as part of a team
* Must have good inter-personal skills, be self-motivating, enthusiastic and flexible member of the laboratory team
* Be able to demonstrate an aptitude for operating laboratory instrumentation which involves calibration, maintenance and essential problem solving skills
* Able to participate in on-going training in new methods and quality control procedures
Working Knowledge
* A basic understanding of the malting process and customer requirements
DESIRABLE:
Working Knowledge
* Experience of working in a suitable laboratory environment
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