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Scientist

Cawood

Scientist

Salary Not Specified

Cawood, Regent's Park, City of Southampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 14 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: e5a8ef0fdc8048b9bac05c03cc85d13b

Full Job Description

Reports to: Laboratory Team Leader
Dept/Section: Instrumentation Laboratory
Responsible for:
Job Holder:
JOB PURPOSE STATEMENT
The Scientist is principally responsible for the analysis of samples within the laboratory, in a safe manner and in accordance with the requirements of the Quality Systems. The position also requires the post holder to help with training, equipment maintenance, health & safety and maintaining communication channels with others within the department, as well as others, as required.
JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES
Analytical Testing

  • Performing a range of analytical testing as required by the Laboratory Manager or Team Leader to support routine operations.


  • Reporting valid results on a timely basis within the guidelines of the Quality System.

  • Communicating any operational problems and issues that may affect quality or service delivery to the Team Leader, and other departments.


    • Method Development
  • To perform method development and validation activities in accordance to defined procedures.

  • To assist with the troubleshooting and identified improvements to methods and processes.


    • Maintenance of Analytical Equipment
  • Ensuring equipment is maintained as in accordance with procedures.

  • Taking a proactive role in the maintenance, breakdown, and repair of equipment.

  • Communicating equipment maintenance, breakdowns and repairs to the Laboratory Manager or Team Leader, and other departments as required.


    • Training and Mentoring
  • To assist with training of other Analysts/Technicians as required.

  • To coach and mentor others within your trained capabilities.


    • Other
  • To deliver services effectively, a degree of flexibility is needed, and the post holder may be required to perform work not specifically referred to above.

    Organised.

  • Approachable.

  • Attention to detail.

  • Ability to work to strict deadlines and prioritise under pressure.


  • Act with Integrity at all times.

    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.