Senior Analyst

Job Title: Senior Analyst (Organics/Inorganics)

Location: Suffolk/Cambridgeshire

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client is looking for highly skilled Senior Analysts with expertise in either organic or inorganic analysis to support their laboratory operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare samples as per work schedules.

• Generate accurate and timely data in line with client expectations and UKAS standards.

• Maintain QC and sample data accurately and orderly, complying with the companies quality systems.

• Perform maintenance on analytical instruments and ensure they are in clean and serviceable condition.

• Maintain, store, and label adequate stocks of reagents and standards.

• Consult with the Divisional Manager regarding turnaround deadlines and resource availability.

• Ensure laboratory areas and work surfaces are free from clutter and clean up any spillages immediately.

• Assist colleagues in their duties if trained and time permits.

• Return samples to appropriate storage areas after testing.

• Maintain confidentiality and comply with Health and Safety and ISO14001 requirements.

Qualifications:

• Degree or equivalent in a science or related discipline.

• Relevant experience with GC-FID or HPLC within a high throughput environment.

• Experience of working within the environmental or related sector.

• Strong problem-solving abilities and technical competence.

• Intermediate PC literacy.

• Detailed knowledge of relevant analytical instrumentation (GC-FID or HPLC)

• Strong numerical and verbal reasoning skills.