Laboratory Analyst

**ABOUT YOU**

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Laboratory Analyst within the Nutritional Food Testing Laboratory, part of the UK Food business. This is a new role and you will be responsible for developing methods and running samples on a top spec Perkin Elmer LCMS-MS and training other analysts in the technology.

The role will be based in Stoke-on-Trent. This is a permanent, full time role.

**Required skills and experience**:

- You need to have 12 months + experience in using and maintaining LCMS-MS systems and preferably demonstrate your ability to develop methods.
- You need to have a passion for being a team player
- You need to be confident in your IT and literacy skills, especially Excel and the use of statistical analysis.
- You need to be a good communicator orally and written and enjoy sharing your passion for food analysis with your peers and our clients.
- You should be able to critique and improve activities through continuous improvement and innovation.
- You should be of a highly energised mind-set with willingness and desire to learn and adapt individually.

**ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY**

**Key activities**:

- Working in conjunction with Perkin Elmer to develop appropriate commercial methods.
- Running routine customer samples.
- Performing daily and routine maintenance on the system.
- Performing daily, weekly and quarterly quality checks.
- Training of analysts on the instrument and technology.
- Working within budget and identifying and implementing best practice.

**WHAT WE OFFER**

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
- Competitive salary/benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Schedule:

- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

- Stoke-on-Trent (required)

Work Location: In person