This role is located in Marchwood, within the Cawood Scientific Environment Division. Marchwood, part of Cawood, was established in 1998 and performs a range of specialist analytical testing services to customers operating in the Environmental, Industrial and Agricultural Sectors from its three laboratories based in the South and North of England. As a leading UK Dioxin and Furans analysis laboratory and the UK’s leading specialist laboratory for independent occupational hygiene analysis, Marchwood offers a range of services for the environmental, occupational and food/feed sectors. Learn more about Marchwood by clicking here .
About the role
We are seeking a GC Analyst to join our dynamic team within our Dioxins, Furans and PCBs laboratory. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing routine analysis on a variety of customer samples (Environmental/Food), working to deadlines in accordance with the company Quality Management System and UKAS guidelines.
Key responsibilities
- Perform routine analysis on customer samples, working to deadlines and in accordance with UKAS guidelines using analytical instrumentation (HiRez GCMS and GCMS).
- Work to UKAS standards (ISO 17025 and MCERTS) to ensure that the agreed quality standards and requirements e.g. calibrations, AQC charts etc. are continually adhered to.
- Perform and monitor QC checks. Ensure that all work carried out complies with documented procedures and samples are handled correctly. Accurately record and analyse data, identify possible deviations.
- Perform routine instrument calibration and maintenance. Troubleshooting, identifying root cause and implement viable corrective actions with support from Team Leader.
- Effectively communicate with co-workers and laboratory management team.
- Prepare standards and solutions. To aid in the preparation of samples when needed. Ordering and monitoring of lab consumables.
- Maintain a high standard of personal knowledge and skills relevant to role through self-directed learning.
- Ad hoc duties as required. Keep the laboratory clean and tidy at all times.
- In conjunction with supervisor prioritise and manage workload.
- Be willing to do overtime when requested.
- Qualifications:
- Ideally a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry or equivalent or experience within a similar role.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Experience in GC analysis and knowledge of ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards preferred but not essential.
- Consideration will be given to candidates with no previous analytical experience and full training will be provided.
