Lab Analyst

ABOUT YOU

We’re now expanding our Materials Testing capability and are looking for a Lab Analyst to join our high-performing team in Milton Keynes. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse range of products and customers, develop technical expertise in accredited testing environments, and contribute to the growth of a world-class laboratory.

Required skills and experience

Full training will be provided but the following attributes are essential:

• Minimum qualification English, Maths and a Science based GCSE (or equivalent), but relevant experience will be considered
• UK Driver’s Licence holder
• Good IT Skills, experience with excel, word and data retention systems
• Hands on experience in sample preparation and wet-lab analysis
• Good laboratory skills and manual dexterity
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers and other members of the team
• Ability to manage own workload and excellent time management

Desirable:

• Experience at degree level of a Scientific subject with a strong emphasis on wet-lab work include disciplines such as chemistry and biology
• Experience working within potentially pathogenic organisms within a Containment Level 2 or similar facility
• Experience of working in an ISO 17025 and ISO 14001 laboratory
• Experience and knowledge of BS6920/WRAS/DWI
• Knowledge and experience of certification schemes
• Experience of generating test reports for customers and certification purposes

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The role’s key purpose is to support the Materials Testing Lab for Intertek’s global client base. Working within the Intertek UK team in a wet-lab, the Lab Analyst would work closely with clients to evaluate their products and conduct a series of chemical and biological testing to the applicable test standards. The role may also involve working across departments and divisions within Intertek, providing technical support to operations, sales, and marketing.

Responsibilities

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties and may be amended by the Company at any time.

• Ensuring timely logging of samples, communication to clients and preparations of materials and samples to be testing in the laboratory
• Ensuring weekly and monthly calibration schedule for analysers is maintained
• Participate in the laboratory Quality Management System (e.g. CAPA, RCA and EIA)
• Participate in stock management of laboratory consumables etc
• 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
• Providing review to ensure technical correctness, of all deliverables originating from your peers. This may include letter reports, test reports and certificates
• Providing information on project content, timelines and schedule to customers

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.