Veritas Laboratory Services Ltd is seeking an experienced Laboratory Analyst to join our team at our Bartley laboratory in Southampton. This is full time on-site position (35hrs/week), Monday to Friday between 08:00 and 16:00. Salary up to £26,000 per annum temp to perm - 3 months probatory contract.
Veritas Laboratory Services Ltd (VLS Ltd), founded in 2022, is a privately owned, independent analytical laboratory based in Southampton, Hampshire, UK. Laboratory specialises in analysis of Dioxins/Furans, PCBs, PFAS (including PFOS and PFOA testing) and other Persistent Organic Pollutants in environmental samples such as: soil, ash, sediment, sludge and waters (effluent, surface and ground).
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform technical tasks in line with VLS Ltd procedures.
- Oversee day-to-day instrument operations.
- Calibrate all laboratory equipment as required.
- Conduct and record routine instrument maintenance.
- Process, calculate, and verify analytical results.
- Assist with sample preparation for various analyses (method development part).
- Conduct regular QC reviews.
- Report any anomalies or QC issues to the quality manager, ensuring accurate documentation.
- Suggest procedural improvements when errors or recurring problems arise.
- Train and assess colleagues in VLS Ltd procedures.
- Ensure all work adheres to UKAS and VLS Ltd QMS standards.
- Follow VLS Ltd safety policies, with particular attention to protective clothing requirements.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards.
- Perform any other reasonable tasks as required for the role.
Person Specification:
The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with GC-MS QQQ and GC-MS, including troubleshooting and maintenance.
Experience in method development and validation is a plus, as is the ability to assist in other areas of the lab as needed.
Desired Skills:
- Minimum 1-year experience as a Laboratory Analyst.
- Familiarity with Agilent GC-MS QQQ and MassHunter software is a plus.
- Strong organizational and methodical skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
- Capable of working independently while being a strong team player.
- Able to meet tight deadlines effectively.
Salary & Benefits:
- Competitive salary up to £26,000 (14.29/HR) based on experience.
- Contributory pension scheme.
- Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
- Annual Christmas shutdown.
Suitable candidates will also have enthusiasm, energy, and strong communications skills.
It is essential that ALL applicants hold the right to work in the UK.
Due to the high volume of applications, we receive we are not always able to reply to all applications. If you haven't heard back from us within 2 weeks, then please accept that your application has been unsuccessful for the role we currently have advertised.
Thank you for your interest in this position.