Talent STEM are partnering with an established scientific and industrial organisation to recruit a Shift Laboratory Analyst to join their technical laboratory team on a permanent basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to gain broad analytical experience within a busy, high-throughput laboratory supporting routine testing, quality activities and wider technical projects.
The role would particularly suit somebody with a Chemistry qualification, ideally at degree level, although candidates with strong commercial laboratory experience will also be considered. You must be comfortable working a rotating 12-hour day and night shift pattern on a 4 on / 4 off rotation.
Key responsibilities- Prepare and analyse a wide range of samples within a high-throughput laboratory environment
- Carry out wet chemical, physical and instrumental analysis
- Prepare reagents and standards for routine laboratory testing
- Record, calculate and accurately enter analytical data
- Operate, maintain and support the upkeep of laboratory instrumentation and equipment
- Support research, technical investigations and new product or process development where required
- Work in accordance with laboratory quality procedures and QA/QC requirements
- Follow SOPs, method statements, COSHH procedures and risk assessments
Candidate profileWe are interested in speaking with candidates who have:
- A qualification in Chemistry, with a Chemistry degree particularly desirable
- Practical laboratory testing or analytical experience
- An understanding of wet chemistry and/or instrumental analysis
- Good attention to detail and confidence working with analytical data
- An understanding of Good Laboratory Practice and QA/QC procedures
- The ability and willingness to work 12-hour day and night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off rotation
- Previous commercial, industrial or analytical laboratory experience would be advantageous
- Experience working within ISO 9001, ISO 14001 or ISO 45001 systems would be beneficial but is not essential
- Candidates based within travelling distance of Teesside will be particularly well suited to the shift pattern.
Applicants must have the unrestricted right to work in the UK. Sponsorship is not available for this position.
For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Talent STEM.
Talent STEM is a specialist recruitment consultancy supporting the scientific, engineering, clinical, chemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, environmental, waste, biotechnology and medical device sectors.
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