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Lab Analyst

Job Posted: 23 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Penicuik, Midlothian

Expire in: 5 days

Job Description

Laboratory Analyst (Chromatography)

Looking for your next step in a busy chromatography laboratory? SRG are partnering with a global organisation at the forefront of health and environmental research to find a Laboratory Analyst to join their team.

If you have hands-on experience with GC and/or HPLC and enjoy practical laboratory work, this is a great opportunity to build your expertise across a range of techniques and sample types, with support from an experienced team.

You'll be offered a competitive salary, an excellent benefits package, and a role that supports ongoing technical development in a purpose-led organisation.

The role

Prepare, process and analyse samples within the Chromatography area
Run GC, GC/MS, HPLC/UV/ECD, IC and other instrumentation in line with SOPs
Record, calculate and report results accurately, completing required checks in line with laboratory procedures
Support internal quality checks by reviewing your own data, investigating anomalies and raising issues promptly
Support day-to-day lab operations (housekeeping, cleaning, stock checks and routine equipment care)
Assist with troubleshooting and escalating instrument or method issues as required
Work in line with the company quality system, including ISO 17025 (UKAS accredited) requirements
Contribute to continuous improvement by suggesting practical updates to processes and documentation

What you'll bring

A relevant scientific degree or equivalent hands-on experience in a similar field
Hands-on experience running chromatography instrumentation (GC and/or HPLC) in a commercial or regulated laboratory environment
Good organisation and communication skills, with the ability to follow instructions and prioritise workload
Accuracy and efficiency in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable using ICT systems including Microsoft Office and databases
Punctual, reliable, and committed to high standards
A collaborative approach and the ability to thrive in a small team
A proactive, learning-focused mindset; experience supporting others or taking on informal mentoring is a plus, but not essential

Benefits

Flexible working
35 days annual leave (including public holidays)
Non-for-profit organisation
Group personal pension
Income protection
Death in service
Access to a flexible benefits and rewards platform
Employee Assistance Programme (wellbeing hub, 24-hour helpline, and counselling)
On-site parking
Work for an organisation focused on improving people's lives and the environmentGuidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

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