Laboratory Analyst; Bretton, North Wales

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City:
Chester

Address:
Chester, Wales, GB, CH4 0DA

Job Requisition Number 8763

Work Type Temporary 6 Months Fixed Term Contract

Job Function Scientist

Salary Range £31,395.00-£35,682.00

Closing Date 23:59 on 24/06/2026

• Effectively monitoring water quality for the purpose of protecting public health
• Analysing water samples using a variety of techniques and instrumentation to comply with UK regulations
• Critically evaluate scientific data and accurately report results onto LIMS within agreed timescales in order to satisfy regulators and operations delivery
• Basic troubleshooting and equipment maintenance and ensure quality and efficiency of instrumentation
• Responsibility for at least one basic laboratory method including associated method and AQC review
• Work within the framework of the Quality Policy following strict guidelines covering technique, process and reporting including accurate record keeping, to ensure compliance with ISO 17025 standards
• Follow health and safety procedures to maintain a safe working environment and comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act
• Providing support to the wider business on matters of sample analysis and reporting of results

• Laboratory colleagues
• Wider water quality team
• Operational managers
• Samplers
• On‑call teams

Essential Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Education to degree level or equivalent in microbiology, biology, chemistry or parasitology subject
• Previous laboratory experience in a UKAS accredited environment is required, familiar with laboratory techniques and equipment, including maintenance
• Practical, methodical and able to follow detailed written instructions with attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of COSHH and Health and Safety
• Able to prioritise and plan workload

Shift patterns 8 am‑4 pm and 2 pm‑10 pm. One weekend (2 pm‑10 pm) every 4 weeks with lieu days. Standby 1 in 4 weeks.

• Variable pay schemes (may receive incremental within-band increase and a yearly incentive)
• Option to buy additional annual leave up to 5 days per year
• Enhanced employer pension contributions – up to 11% employer contributions
• Free mortgage brokering services
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Progression opportunities, including the ability to apply for funded training and coaching and mentoring programmes
• Gym and fitness discounts as well as high street shopping
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discount off all Welsh Water visitor attraction centres and gift shops
• Car‑leasing scheme and free on‑site parking at all sites
• Health Cashback scheme and access to an online GP service
• An employee assistance programme for employees and their immediate family

Dŵr Cymru Cyf, a limited company registered in Wales No. 2366777. Registered office:
Linea, Fortran Road, St. Mellons, Cardiff CF3 0LT

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