Chemical Analyst

Location: Sittingbourne

Salary: £13.60 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday 08:30-17:00

Contract Type: Temporary

Omega has an excellent opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading chemical and microbiological testing companies with exciting growth plans. Working within a team of highly skilled and trained scientists, based in a UKAS accredited laboratory, the right candidate will be responsible for assisting Lab operations with a strong focus on Water Testing Services.

Key Responsibilities:

• To process water samples and read results
• Assistance in the day-to-day management of the laboratory
• Ensuring all work is carried out to the highest standard and in a timely manner
• Receive samples from customers and process in a timely manner
• Adhering to documented procedures for all aspects of laboratory work, ensuring that all relevant information concerning samples is recorded, that samples are handled correctly, that paperwork is kept in an orderly manner and LIMS is updated correctly
• Ensuring all necessary records and quality data are maintained
• Familiarity with the contents of the Laboratory Quality Manual and compliance at all times with the policies, procedures and associated documents which are referred to in the Manual in order to comply with the requirements of the UKAS accreditation standard
• Working in a clean and tidy manner with due attention to the careful maintenance of all laboratory fittings and equipment
• Must have good laboratory practice and work to the highest standard
• Any other tasks reasonably in line with business needs as designated by the Line Manager

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, and to be confident when dealing with customers
• Able to work well in a team, with an open, honest and approachable character
• A good eye for detail and understand fully the business processes
• Able to adopt a methodical approach to work with accuracy and a high level of attention to detail
• Able to organise and prioritise workload with flexibility to respond positively to changing demands
• High degree of computer literacy including the use of programmes such as Excel and Word
• Able to maintain focus on what can sometimes be repetitive work
• A degree or equivalent in Chemistry is beneficial but not essential
• Experience of working within a laboratory environment with competent laboratory bench skills is beneficial but not essential

What we can offer:

• Opportunity to work with one of the UK’s leading chemical and microbiological testing companies
• Excellent work/life balance
• Immediate start

For more information on this role, please contact Sam Griffin.

Candidates currently working as a Laboratory Assistant, Chemical Technician, Laboratory Analyst or Chemical Data Analyst may be suitable for this role.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.