This Laboratory Analyst position is in our Inorganic Chemistry department which has the highest throughput of samples in the laboratory.
What you'll be doing as a Laboratory Analyst
- The role involves the preparation and analysis of samples, using colorimetric, gravimetric and automated analysis. You'll be working within the team to help deliver results for the samples to ensure we get the best for our customers, environment, and organisms within the basins we protect. As well as using these systems we use traditional methods of testing which keeps your skills energetic and constantly developing.
- You'll be working in fast-paced, bright award-winning laboratories alongside fellow analysts at all levels you can work alongside to get results. But you will also gain huge achievement in working on your own to gain results and make a difference.
- Working alongside highly talented team managers and team leaders to work with the progression scheme in place to be able to help develop you into the senior analysts of the future with the Thames Water Laboratories.
- Develop your skills and become an expert in the areas you work within.
- You'll be working with quality management systems to ISO/IEC 17025, with MCERTs and DWTS for certain methodologies.
What you should bring to the role
- Have previous experience working in a laboratory or be a holder of a related Science degree or have an A-Level in a science-related subject and a grade B/6 in Maths GCSE.
- Follow strict instructions and guidelines to produce, record, maintain and verify data within a highly regulated UKAS accredited Laboratory.
- Have our customers at the heart of everything you do and value being part of a team to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Be comfortable carrying out repetitive work and have a real passion for working in a laboratory.
- Constantly looking for ways to improve both yourself and processes and will be comfortable in putting your ideas forward.
What's in it for you?
- Competitive salary £27,722 per annum.
- Annual Leave - 24 days holiday per year increasing to 28 with the length of service. (Plus bank holidays)
- Contributory pension – Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
- Personal Medical Assessments – Open to all once a year.
- Wider benefits scheme including our benefits hub, which is packed full of offers and information to save you money and support your wellbeing.
Who are we?
At Thames Water, our purpose is crystal clear - to deliver life's essential service so our customers, communities and planet can thrive.
Water is life's great leveller. Every living thing needs it, every single day. From people to plants, birds to bees, farms to factories, we all need it to thrive, and we're committed to taking care of it for us all.
But keeping water flowing is becoming harder. From scorching summers to wetter winters, extreme weather affects everything from our pipes to our local rivers. We need to keep millions more kettles boiling, public services operating, washing machines spinning, showers running and more, so every drop is more precious than ever. Are you ready to play your part?
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At Thames Water, we recognise that people are at the heart of our business. To help us succeed in providing life's essential service, we need a range of skills and capabilities, representative of society throughout our business.
We seek to attract and retain a cultural mix of people who can offer different but complementary attitudes, values, talents, and knowledge. We understand the importance of appreciating and harnessing the unique skills, experiences, backgrounds, and differences that each individual brings.
Our over-arching diversity and inclusion aim is to ensure Thames Water is a diverse and inclusive great place to work. We encourage applications from everyone and offer extra support for those who need it throughout the recruitment process.
Find out more about working at Thames Water.
When a crisis happens, we all rally around to support our customers. As part of Team Thames, you'll have the opportunity to sign up to support our customers on the frontline as an ambassador. Full training will be given for what is undoubtedly an incredibly rewarding experience. It's also a great opportunity to learn more about our business, meet colleagues and earn some extra money along the way.
Disclaimer: due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.