Laboratory Analyst; Waltham Abbey

Health Partners is a leading provider of occupational health and wellbeing solutions across the UK.

As a Laboratory Analyst within the Confirmation team, you will play a key role in the analysis and reporting of confirmation samples within a fast‑paced and highly regulated laboratory environment. You will support the delivery of accurate, reliable and timely analytical results while maintaining high standards of quality, compliance and customer service.

You will be involved in a wide range of laboratory activities including sample preparation, analytical testing, quality control, troubleshooting analytical systems and maintaining accurate laboratory records through the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). You will also support instrument maintenance, stock control and continuous improvement initiatives to help ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the laboratory while contributing to compliance with ISO 17025 and other quality management standards.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your laboratory experience within a supportive and quality‑focused environment, contributing to high‑quality analytical services that support workplace safety and compliance.

• Responsible for the efficient and effective analysis of confirmation samples.
• Maintain accurate record keeping and updates of the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) and adherence to the Quality Management System requirements around QC and instrument management.
• Carry out daily system checks, trend review, troubleshooting and preventative maintenance of analytical systems, ensuring completion in a timely manner.
• Process biological specimens.
• Review analytical results and provide interpretation to customers.
• Deliver appropriate internal and external Quality Control measures, taking corrective action as required and performing regular trend reviews.
• Accept certified reference materials and prepare and verify calibrator and QC materials prior to use.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process failures, raise issues and ensure engineers are contacted as soon as possible when required.
• Monitor laboratory stock levels to ensure uninterrupted supply of required laboratory consumables, chemicals, reagents, and in‑house standards.
• Ensure laboratory stock orders are maintained through approved suppliers and support the identification of suitable alternatives when required.
• Maintain laboratory housekeeping and cleanliness, including glassware cleaning.
• Carry out maintenance and calibration checks on general laboratory equipment to ensure its correct and effective operation.
• Undertake personal development through training and participate in the appraisal process.
• Participate in team meetings and take an active interest in the functions of the laboratory.
• Drive laboratory through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Support investigations into non‑conforming work when required.
• Ensure that all work is performed in accordance with ISO 17025, ISO 14001, ISO 27001, and ISO 9001 requirements.
• Adhere to company policies and the Health and Safety and business systems manuals.
• Maintain impartiality, confidentiality, integrity and accessibility of information.
• Adhere to all policy, procedure, regulatory, customer and standard requirements relating to quality, information security and environmental management systems.
• Send and package samples appropriately if they need to be referred to an external laboratory.
• Escalate issues disrupting daily delivery to management.

• Degree in a suitable science subject and demonstration of sound attention to detail coupled with excellent practical skills.
• Computer skills (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Experience of working in a regulated environment (e.g., ISO 17025, GLP).
• Knowledge of analytical extraction processes.
• Knowledge of screening and confirmation analytical technologies.
• ISO 17025 Quality Management System awareness.

37.5 hours per week, including some weekend working.

Waltham Abbey, Essex

£30,000 per annum.

• Competitive annual salary dependent on qualifications and experience.
• Contributory pension scheme up to 6%.
• Life assurance.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Day off for your birthday (non‑contractual benefit).
• Discounted gym membership.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cashback plan.

Health Partners are a proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme. We are committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from all backgrounds. We understand everyone has individual work and home life responsibilities and are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements for this role.