Analytical Services Officer | LCC Scientific Services | Preston | Full time

Job Description

| Salary £27,269 - £31,067 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week |

International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship

Analytical Services Officer - Permanent

Grade 6

We are looking for a motivated Analytical Services Officer to join our team at Lancashire County Scientific Services on a permanent basis. Working as part of Lancashire County Council, Scientific Services delivers a UKAS accredited scientific support service for internal LCC services and to commercial customers and covers a range of analytical services which include:

• Public Analyst Services
• Microbiology
• Water
• Food and Agriculture
• Consumer Product Testing

You will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support across water and food chemistry and microbiology. Duties will include but are not limited to:

• Analysis of water and food samples following standard operating procedures using chemical and microbiological techniques
• Preparation of laboratory reagents and microbiological media.
• Inputting of results into LIMS.
• Disposal of laboratory waste.
• Maintaining the laboratory area in a clean and tidy manner.
• Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
• Carry out quality control and environmental monitoring activities in line with requirements of UKAS accredited Quality Manual and associated documented methods/procedures.
• Collecting samples from customers and bring them back to the laboratory for analysis
• Undertake weekend working on a rota basis

Requirements for this role:

• Solid foundation in science subjects
• Recent laboratory experience preferably working within a UKAS accredited food / water laboratory
• Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining technical laboratory equipment
• Proven ability to learn and follow specific scientific techniques in relation to chemistry and microbiology
• Ability to use technical equipment with maximum accuracy and efficiency
• Familiarity and experience of Good Laboratory Practice
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.
• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement
• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.
• Willingness to change priorities at short notice.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements pertinent to working in a laboratory environment
• Undertake weekend working on a rota basis
• Full clean driving licence as the role involves driving duties

For an informal chat please contact Amy Calderbank on Tel 01772 721660 or amy.calderbank@lancashire.gov.uk

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications

Job Description / Person Specification

Lancashire County Council provides public services including education, social services, highways, waste disposal, libraries, registration, planning and trading standards across Lancashire.