Chemistry Analyst

Job Description

This role involves providing chemical testing in accordance with approved and validated methods for all facets of Eurofins Business. It is a full‑time position (40 hours per week, Monday‑Friday 08:30‑17:00). Sponsorship is not available.

• 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 records of all tests are recorded and undertaken.
• Participate in verification and quality checks as required and assure all information recorded and acted upon.
• Participate in external and internal quality assurance schedules to assure competency and complete associated documentation as directed by your manager.
• Chemical preparation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment as required.
• Ensure that the working environment is clean and tidy, including 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 relevant working experience.
• Familiarity with chemical testing and interpretation of results; familiarity with the wider aspects of food chemistry.
• Understanding of analytical processes to produce systems that facilitate laboratory throughput while improving quality.
• 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 an intermediate level.

• Additional annual leave at employee set service dates.
• Company pension plan.
• Life assurance scheme (4 times annual salary).
• Health care cash plan (6+ months service).
• Enhanced maternity, adoption and paternity schemes.
• Employee assistance programme – 24/7 confidential.
• Health and wellbeing programmes.
• Free parking.
• World‑wide career opportunities.

We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.