Lead Shift Laboratory Analyst

Reporting to the Laboratory Manager

Based in: Wilton

Salary: Negotiable - Whilst all salaries are graded, Sembcorp are keen to attract, retain and develop the highest calibre of colleague. The company also offers a market leading benefits package and annual bonus.

Position overview: Reporting to the Laboratory Manager you will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory activities on a day to day basis and ensuring that the laboratory meets the requirements of ISO 17025. This will cover all areas of the laboratory covering the core activities of waste water effluent analysis, biomass fuels analysis, Occupational Hygiene analysis and providing support to operational assets.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Perform the role and duties as laid out in the Laboratory Analyst role profile alongside others highlighted separately, deputising for the Laboratory Manager in their absence.
• Responsible for prioritising workload against weekly plans and schedules across the full laboratory analyst team to fully meet customer demands alongside those of the Quality and Accreditation systems and the wider team and laboratory objectives in cooperation with the other Shift Lead and as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Ensure that the daily activities completed within the laboratory conform to all the requirements of the various supporting systems including Quality, Accreditation, Management Procedures, Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.
• Lead the technical training and support to the laboratory team alongside the technical support needs of the customers both internal and external as directed by the Laboratory Manager.
• Lead and support the development of new and improved methods and Quality procedures and validation of new equipment.
• Support and lead aspects of the drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of the laboratory.
• Set SMART objectives for the Shift Analyst and identify any necessary training that will develop their competence level.
• Manage and maintain availability and reliability of services, processes and instruments to meet availability and reliability of the Laboratory performance targets.
• Raise SAP purchase requisitions for regular services and materials and chemicals.
• Ensure effective communication on all aspects of shift performance takes place within and across the shift teams and with the Laboratory Manager as appropriate.

Essential Skills:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar role or; HNC/Degree in a science related discipline (chemistry).
• IOSH Working Safely.
• Good SHE awareness including application of COSHH, Risk Assessments and laboratory standards.
• Full and clean Manual Driving Licence.
• Good Leadership Skills.
• Good time and workload management skills along with the ability to work to strict and/or flexible guidelines.
• Excellent personable and communication skills.
• Enhanced IT skills for production of reports and schedules.
• Reliable and proven problem-solving skills.
• Ability to develop multi-skilling across a cross section of laboratory activities at this level.
• Manages own and others workloads (when applicable).
• Acts as principal contact for own area of expertise.
• High concern for standards.
• Very high attention to detail.
• Must have accurate reporting and recording skills.
• Good level of personal resilience.
• High customer focus with good commercial awareness.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines.

Desirable Skills:

• Practical working knowledge of Gas and Liquid Chromatography techniques.
• An understanding of the principles of Inductively Coupled Plasma technique.
• Knowledge of wet chemistry analytical techniques.
• Pure water or effluent chemistry experience.

For more information on this opportunity please contact the retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group. Imperial Recruitment Group is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, ensuring fair treatment throughout the recruitment process.