Senior Laboratory Technician

Senior Technician - Analytical Science 12 Month Contract Based in Reading
* Our Client are customer focused, science led and results driven.
* Our Clients’ Food Sciences laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports the Company’s research and innovation.
* The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements.
* Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards.
* This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods.
* The position will be primarily based at the Reading location although may require attendance of any of the Clients’ sites. Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:
Technical
* Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
* Perform a range of routine analysis using (enter name of techniques) under supervision of a senior member of staff.
* To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
* Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
* Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory’s LIMS system, ELN and Q-Pulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as Open Lab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, Mass Hunter and Mass Lynx.
* Provide training in routine activities and methods.
* Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
* Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required. QEHS
* Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed.
* To complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner
* Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests and generation of Risk Assessments and COSHH
* To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
* To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS.
* Ensure training records are accurate. Knowledge:
* Educated to Degree / HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
* Good understanding of basic lab equipment

Experience:

* Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision
* Experience of working in a regulated environment