At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct routine analysis and ensure quality in our wine testing laboratory.
- Company: Join a leading team in the wine industry, based in Guildford.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive team environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative atmosphere with chances to mentor junior team members.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on wine quality while developing your analytical skills.
- Qualifications: Previous lab experience and a qualification in Chemistry or related field.
The predicted salary is between 27900 - 34100 £ per year.
Our Wines team provides specialist analytical testing to support the quality, composition and compliance of wines and other alcoholic beverages.
Working within our laboratory in Guildford, you'll be part of a team delivering accurate, reliable results for our clients.
We're looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the team, carrying out routine analysis, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the laboratory and helping to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently.
This role would suit someone with previous laboratory experience who enjoys practical analytical work, problem solving and taking greater responsibility within a laboratory environment.
- What you'll be doing
- Carrying out routine analysis of samples using a range of laboratory and instrumental techniques.
- Preparing samples, calculating results and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
- Collating analytical data and producing reports for routine and bespoke testing.
- Ensuring quality requirements are followed, including maintaining appropriate QC records.
- Carrying out basic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and helping to troubleshoot issues when they arise.
- Responding to client enquiries relating to samples, testing and scheduling where required.
- Supporting the training and technical supervision of junior members of the team.
- Managing and prioritising your own workload to ensure testing is completed within agreed timescales.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience working within a laboratory environment.
- A qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific subject, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience of analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
- The confidence to carry out routine analysis with minimal supervision and troubleshoot day‑to‑day issues.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and clients.
- A careful, methodical approach with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support and share knowledge with other members of the team.
- #J-18808-Ljbffr
Senior Laboratory Technician in Guildford employer: Campden BRI
At Campden BRI, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a supportive home-based work environment that prioritises work-life balance and professional development. Our culture fosters innovation and collaboration, providing employees with opportunities to lead impactful projects while enjoying generous benefits such as a competitive pension scheme and flexible holiday options. Join us to be part of a dedicated team that is at the forefront of regulatory compliance in the food sector, making a meaningful difference for clients across the globe.
