Part Time Chemistry Analyst

Unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship for this role. 

This is a part time role. 16 hours per week. Saturday & Sunday. 09:00 17:00.

Purpose of the post: 

Working within a busy fast paced laboratory performing a range of different Chemical testing on a high volume of water samples. To assist in the efficient day-to-day operation of the laboratory.  To share the vision of providing the best possible quality to ensure each sample is processed with precision and accuracy.

• Preparation and analysis of water samples for a variety of different manual methods such as Suspended Solids by filtration and Taste and Odour analysis in accordance with laboratory methods following good laboratory practice.
• Running and management of analytical instruments such as ICP-MS and Aquakem Colorimetry automation in accordance with laboratory methods following good laboratory practice.
• Ensure samples received are handled in accordance with documented procedures including attention to temperature control storage and maintenance of sample integrity.
• Perform Calibrations and daily checks of equipment in line with our quality procedures.
• Monitor lab supplies and inventory and restock where required.
• Collaborate with other team members and show flexibility to help meet demand and achieve the required turnaround time ensuring results are reported on time. 
• Maintain a clean and tidy working environment and ensure cleanliness and hygiene levels remain at a high standard.
• Take responsibility for your own training records to gain full competency in the tasks you perform and to keep abreast of any updates required. For flexibility this could include tasks from other areas.
• Understand the concept of 5S and adhere to the principles set within your area. Along with following lean production standards.
• Work with the team to drive the department forward through continuous improvement.
• Work with the team to ensure that all waste generated is removed from the lab via the correct waste streams and seek ways to reduce our carbon footprint.
• Undertake any other reasonable task or responsibility requested by a senior manager.

Qualifications :

• Maths English Chemistry or Biology at GCSE grade C or above or equivalent
• Experience in a fast-paced working environment and working under pressure to meet demand.
• Proficient in using IT systems.
• Enthusiastic and able to work efficiently.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation skills.
• Good communication skills and a team player.

Additional Information :

Benefits

At Eurofins we are growing innovating and always learning. We celebrate the achievements of our employees through annual long service awards recognise our colleagues special life events and we are committed to charitable causes through global fundraising activities.

As a Eurofins employee you will benefit from:

• Enhanced Annual Leave Entitlement
• Annual Leave Sellback Scheme
• Additional Annual Leave at Employees set service dates   
• Company Pension Plan
• Life Assurance Scheme (4 times annual salary)
• Healthcare Cash Plan (6 months service)
• Enhanced Maternity Adoption and Paternity Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 confidential
• Health and Wellbeing Programmes
• Worldwide career opportunities
• We also have in place rewards recognising the great work our employees deliver their dedicated service and celebrating special life events.

What Happens Next
Our people are the backbone of what we do so its incredibly important we find the right individuals to join us. As a potential new recruit youll be invited to meet the team in the form of an assessment centre or a staged interview process dependent on the role and its requirements this will give you the opportunity to see what working for Eurofins is really like and enable us to get you know your key skills and strengths. 
 
Your data 
As part of any recruitment process the company collects and processes personal data relating to job applicants. The company is committed to being transparent about how it collects and uses that data and to meeting its data protection obligations.
 
Closing Date
We reserve the right to close or extend this position depending on application numbers. Therefore we would urge candidates to submit an application as early as possible.
 
Due to the high volume of applications we receive please be aware that if you do not receive a response within 4 weeks of the vacancy expiry date unfortunately on this occasion your application has been unsuccessful. 

We support your development! Do you feel you dont match 100% of the requirements Dont hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity! Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity being an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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.

Sustainability matters to us! We encourage our laboratory leaders to make sustainable changes at their local level and in addition to their initiatives we also count on our dedicated carbon reduction team to help us to achieve this goal!

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Employment Type :

Part-time