Analytical Services Officer

5 months ago


Preston, United Kingdom Lancashire County Council Full time

Salary £25,979 - £29,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Scientific Services |

Pay Award Pending

**International Sponsorship **- this role is **not **open to international sponsorship

**Analytical Services Officer - Permanent - Grade 6
We are looking for a motivated Analytical Services Officer to join our team at Lancashire County Scientific Services on a permanent basis. Working as part of Lancashire County Council, Scientific Services delivers a UKAS accredited scientific support service for internal LCC services and to commercial customers and covers a range of analytical services which include;
- Public Analyst Services
- Microbiology
- Water
- Food and Agriculture Consumer Product Testing

You will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support across water and food microbiology, water chemistry and food chemistry. Duties will include but are not limited to:

- Microbiological testing of food and water samples.
- Analysis of food and water samples using wet chemistry and molecular techniques.
- Preparation of laboratory reagents and microbiological media.
- Inputting of results into LIMS.
- Disposal of laboratory waste.
- Maintaining the laboratory area in a clean and tidy manner.
- Calibration of laboratory equipment. Carry out AQC, media QC, IQC, environmental monitoring in line with requirements of UKAS accredited Quality Manual and associated documented methods/procedures.

Requirements for this role:

- Recent laboratory experience working within a UKAS accredited food / water laboratory, including microbiological and molecular techniques.
- Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
- Proven ability to learn and follow specific scientific techniques
- Ability to use technical equipment with maximum accuracy and efficiency
- Familiarity and experience of Good Laboratory Practice
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Outstanding attention to detail
- Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
- Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement
- Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
- Willingness to change priorities at short notice.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

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