Trainee Analyst​/Analyst

Overview

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Analyst or a Trainee Analyst at our Deeside Environmental laboratory. Successful candidate will join a small team working in Dioxins and Furans lab. Your duties will include preparing and analysing routine and non-routine samples using a variety of techniques following laboratory procedures.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver.

The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data in the format of choice.

• Preparing stack, soil, ash and water samples for analysis of Dioxins, Furans, PCBs and PAHs
• Preparing send out packages to be shipped to our clients
• Preparing standards for spikes, calibration and quality purposes
• Conducting analysis and reporting of results to company methods and procedures
• Ensuring adherence to good laboratory practice and housekeeping at all times
• Instrument calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Prioritising workloads to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
• Ensuring a continual supply of laboratory consumables by monitoring stock levels and placing orders
• Development and documentation of methods in conjunction with senior analytical team members
• Follow health, safety and quality procedures at all times

• A degree qualification in Chemistry or a Chemistry related subject is preferential
• Experience in GCMS (not required for the trainee role)
• A ‘level Chemistry or another science/maths qualification
• Alternative qualifications will be considered depending on relevant equivalent experience
• Experience with in an ISO 17025 commercial analytical laboratory would be advantageous
• A motivated, organised individual, with a positive attitude
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and adhere to tight deadlines

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 9,000 brilliant minds operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the…