Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum | 37 hours per week | Permanent, Full time | TS&SS Scientific Services | Preston, Lancashire
Analytical Services Officer – Permanent
We are looking for a motivated Analytical Services Officer to join our team at Lancashire County Scientific Services on a permanent basis. Working as part of Lancashire County Council, Scientific Services delivers a UKAS accredited scientific support service for internal LCC services and to commercial customers and covers a range of analytical services which include;
* Public Analyst Services
* Microbiology
* Water
* Food and Agriculture
* Consumer Product Testing
Duties
You will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support across water and food chemistry and microbiology. Duties will include but are not limited to:
* Analysis of water and food samples following standard operating procedures using chemical and microbiological techniques
* Preparation of laboratory reagents and microbiological media.
* Inputting of results into LIMS.
* Disposal of laboratory waste.
* Maintaining the laboratory area in a clean and tidy manner.
* Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
* Carry out quality control and environmental monitoring activities in line with requirements of UKAS accredited Quality Manual and associated documented methods/procedures.
* Collecting samples from customers and bring them back to the laboratory for analysis
* Undertake weekend working on a rota basis
Requirements For This Role
* Solid foundation in science subjects
* Recent laboratory experience preferably working within a UKAS accredited food / water laboratory
* Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
* Proven ability to learn and follow specific scientific techniques in relation to chemistry and microbiology
* Ability to use technical equipment with maximum accuracy and efficiency
* Familiarity and experience of Good Laboratory Practice
* Excellent written and oral communication skills
* Outstanding attention to detail
* Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
* Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement
* Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
* Willingness to change priorities at short notice.
* Understanding of Health and Safety requirements pertinent to working in a laboratory environment
* Undertake weekend working on a rota basis
* Full clean driving licence as the role involves driving duties
Please Note: This role is not open to International Sponsorship
For an informal chat please contact Amy Calderbank on Tel 01772 721660 or amy.calderbank@lancashire.gov.uk
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11th December 2025
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