Laboratory Analyst

Job Description

As a Laboratory Analyst, based in Milton Keynes you will provide physical, microbiological and chemical analysis for the support of customer programs in compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Intertek's Electrical business line applies more than 100 years of product testing expertise to help clients meet safety quickly and efficiently, performance, environmental and quality requirements for every market they wish to enter. Their business spans a wide range of industries such as Medical, Lighting, Renewable Energy, HVACR, Appliances & Electronics, Hazardous Locations, Industrial Equipment, Life Safety & Security, IT & Telecom Equipment, Wireless Devices and Software.

ABOUT YOU

You will have clear written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly convey processes, results and key messages and able to build rapport, quickly and effectively.

Required skills and experience:

• Good laboratory skills and manual dexterity
• Good IT literacy skills, experience of working with Microsoft Excel Spreadsheets
• Experience of working in an ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 laboratory is desirable
• Experience and / or qualification in microbiology / cell culturing is highly desirable
• Degree level education or equivalent experience in a lab-based science subject is desirable

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Laboratory Analyst, will provide physical, microbiological and chemical analysis for the support of customer programs in compliance with ISO 17025 requirements.

Key responsibilities:

• Carrying out testing and certification services for clients in the water regulatory industry
• Planning and organising project workload based upon business priorities and specific project deliverables
• To report daily, weekly and monthly progress on projects to your line manager
• Taking responsibility for maximizing efficiency of laboratory time and equipment, to achieve the required quality and timeliness of reports
• Carrying out peer reviews to ensure technical correctness of all deliverables originating from your colleagues. This may include proofreading reports, signing off test reports / data and countersigning certificates
• Assisting the commercial team with reviewing quotes and contracts to ensure that the correct testing is being proposed to the client

Full time. Permanent. Office location – Milton Keynes. Salary negotiable, based on experience.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

]]>