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Trainee Analyst Deeside

Element Materials Technology

Full Time Deeside 18092 - 22122 GBP ANNUAL Today

Job description

Overview:

We currently have an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic Trainee Analyst. Your duties will include preparing and analysing routine and non-routine samples using a variety of techniques in accordance with company methods and adhering to all quality aspects that are required to be carried out in an accredited laboratory.

Element Deeside is the largest analytical chemistry laboratory within the Element Group and the market leading UK laboratory undertaking the testing of soils, waters, wastes, oils, NAPLs, ambient air, soil vapours and gases from all over the world. The laboratory undertakes high volume routine analysis as well as offering bespoke method development, technical support and hydrocarbon forensic interpretations to enhance the support we can deliver. The laboratory has an international reputation for service excellence and supports clients that require a higher level of technical expertise, reliability in data quality and seamless project management from sample collection to timely delivery of data.

Responsibilities:

Preparing standards for calibration and quality purposes
Conducting analysis and reporting of results to company methods and procedures
Control of instrument and method validation
Ensuring all analytical procedures comply with accreditation quality standards
Ensuring adherence to good lab practice and housekeeping at all times
Instrument calibration, routine maintenance and troubleshooting
Prioritising workloads to ensure work is completed in a timely manner
Ensuring a continual supply of lab consumables by monitoring stock levels and placing orders
Development and documentation of methods in conjunction with senior analytical staff
Following health and safety procedures

Skills / Qualifications:

Degree qualification in Chemistry or a Chemistry related subject would be preferential
A ‘levels in Chemistry and other science or maths subjects
Experience within a commercial analytical laboratory would be advantageous
Alternative qualifications will be considered depending on relevant equivalent experience
A highly motivated and organised individual, who is a team player
A Positive attitude
Excellent attention to detail
Ability to work independently and adhere to deadlines

Company Overview:

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world. Globally we have more than 7,500 brilliant minds operating from 200 sites across 30 countries. Together we share an ambitious purpose to ‘Make tomorrow safer than today’.

When failure in use is not an option, we help customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose. From early R&D, through complex regulatory approvals and into production, our global laboratory network of scientists, engineers, and technologists support customers to achieve assurance over product quality, sustainable outcomes, and market access.

While we are proud of our global reach, working at Element feels like being part of a smaller company. We empower you to take charge of your career, and reward excellence and integrity with growth and development.

Industries across the world depend on our care, attention to detail and the absolute accuracy of our work. The role we have to play in creating a safer world is much bigger than our organization.

Diversity Statement:

At Element, we always take pride in putting our people first. We are an equal opportunity employer that recognizes diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our Vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”.

All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.

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