Job Description
Selby - 5 days onsite
12 month contract
Up to £20 per hour
Our high-profile utilities client are looking for a Laboratory Analyst to work in a UKAS ISO17025 Accredited Laboratory, undertaking high precision water chemistry, along with varied operational chemical analysis.
The role covers sampling, analysis and testing support within the Chemistry team, involving work on and around site, in addition to the laboratory, whilst maintaining high quality standards
Dimensions:
To prepare, plan, execute laboratory analysis, sampling & calibration procedures for routine and non-routine processes, and to compile results and analytical reports and communicate effectively.
Plan and conduct testing services professionally and effectively to produce accurate and precise results to meet customer expectations, following the UKAS ISO17025 quality system, working under supervision and on own initiative as appropriate.
Have detailed knowledge of sampling, analysis requirements and associated analytical techniques, understand the requirements of UKAS ISO 17025 standard
Consistently providing quality laboratory testing services that conform to customer and regulatory requirements, setting expectations to improve quality of service.
Continuously improve the laboratory quality and technical functions, by writing new procedures and improving current procedures, investigate and support in developing new test methods, troubleshooting and software development.
Identify, instigate and conduct investigation work for non-conformances, quality control and trending issues, method troubleshooting with support.
Assist the training of personnel to the required competency to complete their job function and understanding of the company policies and laboratory procedures under UKAS ISO17025.
Organise contractors/service companies for the laboratory in accordance with site procedures.
Ensure appropriate stock levels of laboratory equipment, reagents and consumables are maintained.
Interpret laboratory data, recognise, and react to abnormal results.
Maintain housekeeping to a good standard.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience required:
Experienced in laboratory testing or qualified in a related subject to Degree level.
Experienced in operating technically advanced testing equipment, including ICP-MS; Ion Chromatography.
Has the knowledge and skills to support work on new or developing techniques.
Have a good knowledge of quality, sampling and analysis requirements to UKAS ISO17025
Standard.
Works to written or verbal instructions accurately and efficiently.
Have good communications skills and be computer literate.
Carry out assigned duties showing due regard to safety, quality, legislation and Management instructions.
Special Features:
Communicating clearly with the team
Ability to organise workflows with limited supervision
To prioritise work accordingly to meet customer/compliance requirements
To process matters logically to resolve issues residing within the laboratory scope.
Measures of Success:
Personal Scorecard targets to be agreed at the start of each year focusing on:
- Safety & Environment (including Process Safety)
- Controls & Compliance
- Efficiency, Reliability and Wastage
- Commercial benefits
- Company Values HEAT
UKAS external audit, non-conformances, outstanding investigations, audit findings related to areas of responsibility.
How You Need to Act:
- A strong communicator willing to uphold Safety to the highest level.
- Well organised individual, understanding the need to maintain accurate records.
- Calm and controlled in high pressure situations where quality and accuracy of investigative results is key to fair outcome.
- Demonstrate trust and commitment to the team and the business.
- We care about what matters - we help each other achieve the things that are important to each of us
- We’re a can-do kind of place - we’re empowered and encouraged to make informed decisions, take action and do the right thing
- We see things differently - we share inspiration and insight right across Drax, and search for new ideas and ways of working
- We listen carefully - we make sure that people feel genuinely heard, acknowledged and that what they say matters
- We do what we say we’ll do - we’re proactive, committed and reliable -and trust others to be the same
If you have not received a response within 48 hours of applying, please assume you have not been shortlisted this time.
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