Wine Laboratory Analyst

We offercommercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritionaland health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, andwines and spirits

What you'll be doing

You will be responsible for providing support and assistance to our Wines and Spirits Analysis team, delivering accurate analytical results using established methods and working with our LIMS system. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a passion for wine to develop their knowledge in a scientific setting.

• Carry out analysis of wines and spirits according to instructions, within agreed timescales
• Maintain full and up-to-date records of all work performed, both manually and automated, including all aspects of quality control
• Calibration, maintenance and daily monitoring of laboratory equipment, e.g. balances and pipettes
• Learn new analytical techniques as required
• Communicate daily with your line manager and colleagues to give and receive instructions and exchange information
• Highlight uncertainties and questions, seeking clarification from your line manager where needed
• Coordinate your own workload to meet defined deadlines and contribute to ongoing improvement and efficiency activities
• Work in a safe manner in accordance with departmental policies, adhering to risk assessments and using protective equipment where required

What we're looking for

• A background in SEM (Scanning electron microscopy)
• Great attention to detail
• Able to commute to Chipping Campden five days a week
• Own own vehicle and valid UK Driving License

What we offer

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant