Chemistry Analyst

About Eurofins Scientific

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Unfortunately, we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

The purpose of this role is to provide chemical testing in line with current approved and validated methods with respect to all facets of Eurofins Business.

This is a full‑time role working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:30 till 17:00.

• Preparation of food samples for testing.
• Perform chemical analysis on food samples.
• Ensure the testing of samples is carried out within agreed timescales and with strict adherence to written methods and procedures.
• Ensure a record of all tests are recorded and undertaken.
• Take part in verification and quality checks as required and assure all information recorded and acted upon.
• Take part in External and Internal Quality Assurance schedules in order to assure competency and complete all associated documentation for participation as directed by the manager.
• Chemical Preparation.
• Maintenance of laboratory equipment as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that the working environment is kept in a clean and tidy manner, including the removal of waste from the laboratory.
• Maintain stock levels of consumable items for methods being undertaken.
• Report any unsafe or poor working practices in the lab.

• Higher National Certificate, or equivalent, or proven working relevant experience.
• Be familiar with and proven proficient in Chemical Testing and interpretation of results. Be familiar with the wider aspects of food chemistry.
• Understanding analytical processes to produce systems that will facilitate laboratory throughput whilst improving quality.
• Have a working knowledge of UKAS principles for Laboratory Accreditation to ISO
  17025.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate, ability to use Word and Excel to Intermediate Level.

• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates
• Company Pension Plan