Analytical Services Officer | Full time | TS&SS Scientific Services | Preston, Lancashire

Salary 28142 - 32061 per annum 37 hours per week Permanent Full time TS&SS Scientific Services Preston Lancashire

Analytical Services Officer Permanent

Grade 6

We are looking for a motivated Analytical Services Officer to join our team at Lancashire County Scientific Services on a permanent basis. Working as part of Lancashire County Council Scientific Services delivers a UKAS accredited scientific support service for internal LCC services and to commercial customers and covers a range of analytical services which include;

• Public Analyst Services
• Microbiology
• Water
• Food and Agriculture
• Consumer Product Testing

You will be responsible forproviding technical and analytical support across water and food chemistry and microbiology. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Analysis of water and food samples following standard operating procedures using chemical and microbiological techniques
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and microbiological media.
• Inputting of results into LIMS.
• Disposal of laboratory waste.
• Maintaining the laboratory area in a clean and tidy manner.
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Carry out quality control and environmental monitoring activities in line with requirements of UKAS accredited Quality Manual and associated documented methods/procedures.
• Collecting samples from customers and bring them back to the laboratory for analysis
• Undertake weekend working on a rota basis

Requirements for this role:

• Solid foundation in science subjects

• Recent laboratory experience preferably working within a UKAS accredited food / water laboratory

• Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining technical laboratory equipment

• Proven ability to learn and follow specific scientific techniques in relation to chemistry and microbiology

• Ability to use technical equipment with maximum accuracy and efficiency

• Familiarity and experience of Good Laboratory Practice

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Outstanding attention to detail

• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.

• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement

• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.

• Willingness to change priorities at short notice.

• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements pertinent to working in a laboratory environment

• Undertake weekend working on a rota basis

• Full clean driving licence as the role involves driving duties

Please Note: This role is not open to International Sponsorship

For an informal chat please contact Amy Calderbank on Tel or

Interviews are scheduled to take place on Thursday 11^th December 2025

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