Job Description

Our Mission

"To provide solutions through science ensuring the integrity, safety and quality of global food and associated sector supply chains."

Our Values

We provide

Quality

Excellence is our standard. We are dedicated to the provision of outstanding service and high-quality solutions.

We are

Solution Driven

We are relentlessly focused on achieving results and finding solutions.

We

Collaborate

We believe in the power of teamwork and actively seek partnerships to achieve shared goals and maximise collective potential.

We are

Honest

We are authentic and act with integrity through being open, honest and transparent in the way we engage internally and with our customers.

We are

Curious

We are inquisitive and enquiring of ourselves and our customers. We continuously strive to learn, grow and adapt.

About the role

This exciting role will initially take a lead role in getting our new ICP-MS lab up and running, in addition to being a senior member of the team with responsibility for IRMS instruments.

Key Responsibilities

ICP-MS Lead Technician

Method development, improvement, and optimisation including validation studies. Routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting. Development of SOP's and ancillary documentation. Internal auditing and technical method reviews. Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies.
Senior Laboratory Technician

Responsibility for the SIRA instrument lab. Responsible for day-to-day tasks in the laboratory covering methodologies in SIRA and FTIR. Daily tasks include but not limited to sample processing / preparation, soxhlet extractions, freeze drying, weighing and microwave digestion. To assist in scheduling batches to optimise machine efficiency and customer requirements. Ensure that all samples received into the laboratory are processed in line with SOPs in a timely manner to ensure turnaround times are optimised. Play an important role in the smooth operation of the Laboratory in accordance with our standard operating procedures. You are encouraged to work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure turnaround times are met and aid resource planning. To aid in the maintenance of the laboratory and equipment through scheduled maintenance and calibration tasks. Tracking consumable usage to maintain stock levels. Any other tasks as reasonably assigned to you (training will always be provided).

About you

Degree and relevant experience working within a Laboratory (preferably a food testing lab) In depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-MS and/or IRMS Knowledge and exposure of method validation to meet ISO17025 requirements Broad knowledge of the analytical requirements for the food and beverage industry Proven effectiveness in managing timely and cost-effective delivery of technical services/research outputs. Excellent organisational and record keeping skills An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team. High level of accuracy and attention to detail High levels of confidentiality at all times An ability to remain calm when dealing with multiple priorities Strong IT skills
Candidates will need to have appropriate right to work in the UK to apply for this role as unfortunately we are unable to offer sponsorship at this time.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person