Our Wines team provides specialist analytical testing to support the quality, composition and compliance of wines and other alcoholic beverages. Working within our laboratory in Guildford, you'll be part of a team delivering accurate, reliable results for our clients.
We're looking for a Senior Laboratory Technician to join the team, carrying out routine analysis, supporting the day‑to‑day running of the laboratory and helping to ensure work is completed accurately and efficiently. This role would suit someone with previous laboratory experience who enjoys practical analytical work, problem solving and taking greater responsibility within a laboratory environment.
What you'll be doing
- Carrying out routine analysis of samples using a range of laboratory and instrumental techniques.
- Preparing samples, calculating results and maintaining accurate laboratory records.
- Collating analytical data and producing reports for routine and bespoke testing.
- Ensuring quality requirements are followed, including maintaining appropriate QC records.
- Carrying out basic maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and helping to troubleshoot issues when they arise.
- Responding to client enquiries relating to samples, testing and scheduling where required.
- Supporting the training and technical supervision of junior members of the team.
- Managing and prioritising your own workload to ensure testing is completed within agreed timescales.
What we're looking for
- Previous experience working within a laboratory environment.
- A qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific subject, ideally to degree level or equivalent.
- Experience of analytical techniques and laboratory instrumentation.
- The confidence to carry out routine analysis with minimal supervision and troubleshoot day‑to‑day issues.
- Good organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and manage your own workload.
- Good written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to work with colleagues and clients.
- A careful, methodical approach with a strong focus on accuracy and quality.
- A collaborative approach and willingness to support and share knowledge with other members of the team.
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