Lab Scientist- United Utilities.

Reed on behalf of United Utilities are recruiting for a lab-based Scientist to work at the clients Warrington HQ in their wastewater department.

Company: United Utilities

Site Address Warrington WA5

Hours- 37 per week minimum- Tuesday to Saturday

Hourly rate: £17.24 per hour

Contract length: 6 months rolling

Job Details:

Preparation and analysis of Potable and Wastewater samples to fulfil United Utilities regulatory and operational requirements.

The Laboratory is highly automated and uses a combination of simple and complex techniques to provide an analytical service carried out in accordance with quality operating procedures. The analytical service meets the requirements of the ISO 17025 - General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories and is also United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) accredited.

The Scientist is an experienced Scientist who is adept in all aspects of the work undertaken with some specialist skills as well as working as part of a team, supporting efficient workflow and reporting of results.

Troubleshooting, problem solving and workload planning are essential outputs of this role.

Participation in activities necessary for the efficient operation of an analytical production laboratory, attain competency under a continuing professional development process, Improvements in technical working practices, supporting investigation of anomalous results under analytical quality control, support implementation of new equipment/improved techniques from own team, support ongoing workloads and projects within Scientific Services, best practice integration and continuous improvement, initiate equipment maintenance and repair

The role requires a flexible approach to working hours including some cover for weekend/Bank Holiday's and emergency standby/call out. This person will have good understanding of Laboratory Health & Safety requirements, be IT literate including the use of Word, Outlook, Excel and LIMS

Skills and Knowledge

Scientifically adept with recent practical laboratory skills - across a variety of techniques

An understanding of ISO 17025, ISO 5667 and all other related regulatory requirements

Essential communication, influencing and interpersonal skills

Minimum of 3 years laboratory experience

And

NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline