Job Description:

Senior Technician - Analytical Science

12 Month Contract

Based in Reading

• Our Client are customer focused, science led and results driven.
• Our Clients’ Food Sciences laboratory performs a wide range of analytical analyses for a variety of food, pharmaceutical and healthcare companies and supports the Company’s research and innovation.
• The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements.
• Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards.
• This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods.  
• The position will be primarily based at the Reading location although may require attendance of any of the Clients’ sites.

Primary Accountabilities / Responsibilities:

Technical 

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of routine analysis using (enter name of techniques) under supervision of a senior member of staff. 
• To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory’s LIMS system, ELN and Q-Pulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter and MassLynx.  
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required.

QEHS

• Work to the highest standards of safety and quality by ensuring that appropriate COSHHs, risk assessments and SOPs are understood and followed. 
• To complete assigned quality actions in a timely manner 
• Assist with the documentation of SOPs for simple equipment and tests and generation of Risk Assessments and COSHH 
• To maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To understand and work to the requirements of GMP and UKAS. 
• Ensure training records are accurate.

Knowledge: 

• Educated to Degree / HNC level in a relevant scientific discipline or equivalent relevant experience in a laboratory.
• Good understanding of basic lab equipment

Experience:

• Scientific understanding and ability to conduct chemical analysis in relevant area under supervision
• Experience of working in a regulated environment.