Laboratory Analyst - Part time

Total is 17.5hrs per week, currently part of a job share with working days being every other Monday, and every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Summary of Job:

Provide accurate and efficient routine quality control analysis of samples submitted to the Central Laboratory in Arbroath according to Company Methods and Procedures.

Responsibilities: Analysis

• Prepare samples ready for analysis and organise daily workload accordingly.
• Perform routine quality control analysis accurately and efficiently according to company methods while adhering to current safety procedures
• Record raw data and final results concisely and neatly in appropriate laboratory documentation.
• Maintain laboratory equipment to a necessary operational standard and calibration status.

Health & Safety

• Prepare standard reagents and equipment necessary to perform routine QC analysis.
• Ensure work place is clean and tidy in order that analysis can be performed safely and effectively.

General

• Ensure that laboratory reference samples are stored properly and labelled with correct information
• Prepare micromalting samples and operate micromalting facility.
• Prepare and distribute standard control samples for the Company's laboratory audit system as directed by the Group Chief Chemist.
• Understand and operate the Company's quality management system relating to the laboratory function.
• Deputise for the laboratory team leader as required
• To assist in the training of new members of staff and/or students in routine analytical methods and procedures.
• Input results to QCRS data handling computer and generate relevant routine reports.

PERSON SPECIFICATION ESSENTIAL: Qualifications

• Educated to Highers level in Chemistry/Biology or other science-related subject

Skills/Abilities

• Be numerate and have a basic understanding of mathematics and/or chemistry
• Be able to work as part of a team
• Must have good inter-personal skills, be self-motivating, enthusiastic and flexible member of the laboratory team
• Be able to demonstrate an aptitude for operating laboratory instrumentation which involves calibration, maintenance and essential problem solving skills
• Able to participate in on-going training in new methods and quality control procedures

Working Knowledge

• A basic understanding of the malting process and customer requirements

DESIRABLE: Working Knowledge

• Experience of working in a suitable laboratory environment