Laboratory Technician in Chipping Campden

Campden BRI offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits. You could be part of a high volume testing laboratory learning wet chemistry techniques and instrumentation, including HPLC, ICP, GC MS, LC MS and more! We harness and encourage new talent into our business. If you’re an engaged and passionate future scientist, who is eager to start your ‘Campden BRI Journey’ in summer ’24, then we want to hear from you!

We're based in Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD- please note due to our location you must be able to reach us with your own transport, we have no public transport to our location.

Main Duties

• To undertake analysis in our Chemistry laboratories of food & drink samples in focusing mainly on chromatography, together with all associated activities. In general, this could involve analysis by GC-MS, LC-MS, HPLC and ICP.
• Booking in of samples, preparation of samples and reporting of results to clients.
• Routine analysis of food stuffs and associated materials using instrumental methods e.g. HPLC and LC-MS.
• Produce accurate laboratory record, calculate results, collate data for inclusion in scientific reports and produce reports for bespoke and routine analysis.
• To ensure all aspects of quality are managed according to the Campden BRI standards, including maintaining QC records for UKAS accredited methods.
• Responding to client enquires relating to testing within the section.
• Training and supervision of junior staff as require.
• Basic maintenance and calibration of equipment, including GC-MS LC-MS and HPLC systems.

Experience Required

• You will be a dedicated Chemistry graduate.
• Experience of using your initiative and the ability to take responsibility (evidenced by volunteering, extracurricular activities, work).
• Interest in food & drink analytical chemistry.
• Competent in the use of Excel and Word.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment would be beneficial.
• Ability to undertake routine analysis with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skill for managing workload and complex projects.
• Well-developed communication skills.

Campden BRI benefits include:

• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Worksave pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Monday-Friday 8.45am-5.15pm (4.30pm finish on Fridays)
• This role is based at Chipping Campden in Gloucestershire and requires working onsite
• We offer continued professional development- PhD and Masters support
• Culture focused around work/life balance
• Free parking
• Online rewards platform
• Substidised onsite canteen & coffee shop
• £25,000-£27,000 pa dependent on experience

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