Shift Lead Laboratory Analyst

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical
Middlesbrough
2 months ago
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CK Group are recruiting for a Shift Lead Laboratory Analyst, on behalf of a multinational provider of technical services, to be based at their site in Middlesbrough, until the end of February 2026.Please note this role is a days role, on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern. The shifts are; 3 X 12 hours shifts and 1 X 11.5 hours, starting at 7am.The Company:Our client provides a range of testing services and they now have a new opportunity for an experienced Shift Lead Laboratory Analyst to join their team. A leading provider of sustainable solutions, our client's expertise helps energy users and suppliers improve their efficiency, profitability, and sustainability, while supporting the growth of renewables. Reporting to Laboratory Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the laboratory activities on a day to day basis and ensuring that the laboratory meets the requirements of ISO 17025. This will cover all areas of the laboratory covering the core activities of waste water effluent analysis, biomass fuels analysis, Occupational Hygiene analysis and providing support to operational assets. The company offers a generous shift allowance in addition to base pay.Location:The Lead Shift Laboratory Analyst role is based in Middlesbrough. The Role:Perform Laboratory Analyst duties and deputise for the Laboratory Manager in their absence.Responsible for prioritising workload against weekly plans and schedules across the full laboratory analyst team to fully meet customer demands alongside those of the Quality and Accreditation systems and the wider team and laboratory objectives in cooperation with the other Shift Lead and as directed by the Laboratory Manager.Ensure that the daily activities completed within the laboratory conform to all the requirements of the various supporting systems including Quality, Accreditation, Management Procedures, Risk Assessments, COSHH etc.Lead the technical training and support to the laboratory team alongside the technical support needs of the customers both internal and external as directed by the Laboratory Manager.Lead and support the development of new and improved methods and Quality procedures and validation of new equipment.Support and lead aspects of the drive for continuous improvement in all aspects of the laboratory.Set SMART objective for the Shift Analyst and identify and necessary training that will develop their competence level.Manage and maintain availability and reliability of services, processes and instruments to meet availability and reliability of the Laboratory performance targets.Raise SAP purchase requisitions for regular services and materials and chemicals.Ensure effective communication on all aspects of shift performance takes place within and across the shift teams and with the Laboratory Manager as appropriate.Your Background:Qualified to HNC / Degree in chemistry.NVQ level 3 or equivalent.IOSH Working Safely.Significant proven hands-on industrial experience in the application of technical skills in an equivalent laboratory role.  Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference (Apply online only) in all correspondence

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