Cranleigh STEM is working with a globally recognised environmental organisation who are currently recruiting for a Senior Analyst (inorganics) to join its Bedford team. This is a full-time position within the Inorganics section, offering a hands-on role with advanced laboratory instruments and the opportunity to play a key part in delivering high-quality analytical results.

Your Responsibilities:

• Follow established procedures to perform trace analysis on a range of matrices such as surface, ground and saline water, influent and effluent from wastewater treatment works and sewage sludge
• Work with extraction chemists to ensure samples are prepared for analysis according to customer requirements
• Operate a range of instruments such as discrete analysers, flow injection analysers, TOC/TN analysers etc
• Provide training and mentoring of analysts and extraction chemists within the section
• Prepare samples, solutions and reagents following standard laboratory formulas and procedures
• Perform routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment
• Take the lead in assigned projects, including method development and validation
• Process and interpret analytical results for entry into LIMS
• Ensure PT data and quality reports are completed in line with our accredited quality management system

Skills, Knowledge, and Experience:

• A BSc in Chemistry or a closely related subject, or equivalent industrial experience
• Demonstrable experience working within an accredited analytical testing laboratory, ideally within the environmental or water sector
• Demonstrable experience in running discrete analysers, flow injection systems etc
• Demonstrable experience in sample preparation techniques for environmental and water matrices including BOD and COD analysis
• Demonstrated flexibility in analytical approach and ability to cope with high throughput and varied analysis in a fast-paced environment
• Good time management skills, attention to detail and ability to cope under pressure
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of environmental contaminants and methods for testing is desirable
• Experience using Skalar, Smart Chem software and Microsoft Office is desirable