Laboratory Analyst

NIGHT SHIFT CHEMISTRY LABORATORY ANALYST
Alpha Scientific Ltd. is a leading provider of UKAS accredited water testing services for the commercial building sector. ALPHA LABORATORY
The Alpha Laboratory currently offers the industry’s best water testing service, delivering a 3 to 5 working day turnaround for larger commercial heating system samples, all with the backing of UKAS accreditation to ISO 17025.
A Laboratory Analyst is sought to start as soon as possible at the Alpha Scientific Lab based at Slough. Under the direction of the Chemistry Laboratory Manager the post holder will be expected to assist in the operation of the Alpha Scientific Lab with particular focus on the Commercial Water Testing Services. Calibrating and maintaining laboratory instrumentation.
Entering daily QC data.
Keeping up with laboratory check sheet tasks including weekly and monthly checks.
Production testing and release
Preparation and checking of standards and QCs.
Upkeep of personal training records.
Commitment to continuous improvement through adherence to ISO 17025 quality systems.
Working hours of 19:00-03:00, Monday-Friday, with occasional out of hours and weekends when required.
Work well within a team to achieve regular laboratory goals.
Maintain high computer literacy including MS Excel, Word and databases.
The work involves a wide variety of advanced level scientific and technical tasks. The successful candidate must be flexible, keen, and comfortable with working both alone under own initiative with a high degree of autonomy & maturity, and within a team. 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.
High degree of computer literacy including the use of programmes such as Excel and Word.