Job Description

Laboratory Analyst - REQUIRES GMP EXPERIENCE

Royston

Contract - 6 months

20ph - PAYE

This is a temporary role as a Laboratory Analyst. Whilst undertaking this position, you will work as part of the Analytical, and Calibration, Metallographic and benchtop chemistry teams The department duties can vary and offers scope for further multi-skilling and development which primarily includes the prep of samples for analysis in solid or liquid form using an ICP, preparing and testing material for hardness and viewing its surface/grain structure using various types of microscope iI.e. inverted microscope and SEM (Scanning electron Microscope). Other tasks include using bench top chemistry techniques to quantify elements in various material forms, chemically treating alloys of impurities. The analysis and testing also required from a Quality perspective to ensure products are meeting specification in terms of content and impurities prior to despatching to customers and production. Another task within the laboratory is the preparation and calibration for temperature measurement products for both samples and finished products.

• To ensure all regulations EHS and security are strictly observed.
• To prepare samples for analysis submitted by approved procedure with due regard to required accuracy, precision, and delivery times.
• To prepare standard stock solutions and calibration standards as required.
• Ensure Volumetric Flasks of completed Test samples are disposed of appropriately and consumables stocked to minimum levels
• Carry out some routine analysis/tests on samples.
• To prepare samples for ICP-OES analysis by approved procedure with due regard to required accuracy, precision, and delivery times.
• Run samples on ICP-OESs with varying ablation techniques.
• Analyse material using XRF microfocus.
• to ensure work is performed at minimum cost by making efficient use of time, equipment, and materials.
• To ensure that the integrity of the samples and process are always maintained.
• To perform regular checks on equipment and ensure they are all tested before due dates expire.
• To support production with ensuring wash/acid tank levels are filled and are at the correct concentration.
• Also supporting production with calibrating furnaces throughout the factory.
• To pickle material in the required acid solution to remove impurities.
• To attend approved training courses as requested.
• Maintain housekeeping within the laboratory.

Guidant Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.