Chemistry Technician

Overview

Assist analysts with lab prep, operate instrumentation, record data for water testing.

Key Responsibilities

• reagent prep
• equipment maintenance
• instrument operation
• lims entry
• record keeping
• compliance audits

Tasks

-Assist with the preparation of reagents and AQC’s in accordance with company internal procedures. -Participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance with the management system. -Achieve deadlines and service level agreements with consistent outputs. -Assist with the maintenance and operation of preparatory equipment. -Maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping at all times. -Operate instrumentation in accordance with the Management System. -Continue to develop your chemistry knowledge and other laboratory skills as required for the work undertaken and for career development. -Plan and organise your time systematically and demonstrate foresight to perform tasks successfully. -Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes. -Contribute to key tasks within the chemistry section. -Help to document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books. -Ensure to report and communicate with senior members of staff on any quality issues.

Requirements

• background checks
• right to work
• hse awareness
• quality control
• chemistry degree
• computer literacy

What You Bring

-Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks. -It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. -Demonstrate an understanding and appreciation of Health, Safety and Environmental issues and adhere to the relevant requirements relating to Chemistry and the Laboratory. -Demonstrate an understanding of the principles and practice of analytical quality control. -A degree or equivalent qualification in Chemistry or another closely related subject. -Excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and skills to engage in robust laboratory practice.

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Benefits

-Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution. -Health cash plan. -Paid volunteering days. -5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service. -Cycle to work scheme. -Life assurance. -Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.

About South East Water Uk

-Founded in 1992 and restructured by merger in 2007, it has grown into a major regional water supplier. -Draws from aquifers, rivers and reservoirs, treating at some 83 works before distribution. -Project pipeline includes new reservoir at Broad Oak (operational by 2033), treatment works upgrades in Maidenhead and Maidstone. -Focuses on network resilience—leak detection teams, smart meters, and buffer storage tanks to reduce interruptions. -Environmental engagement includes working with farmers, monitoring SSSIs, and using dogs to protect wildlife during works. -Privately owned under a mix of pension and trust entities. -Notably endured a significant regulator investigation after households experienced supply failures and hosepipe bans.

Sector Specialisms

Security Clearance

-pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.