Analytical Services Officer

We are looking for a motivated Analytical Services Officer to join our team at Lancashire County Scientific Services on a permanent basis. Working as part of Lancashire County Council, Scientific Services delivers a UKAS accredited scientific support service for internal LCC services and to commercial customers and covers a range of analytical services which include;

• Public Analyst Services


• Microbiology


• Water


• Food and Agriculture Consumer Product Testing


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  You will be responsible for providing technical and analytical support across water and food microbiology, water chemistry and food chemistry. Duties will include but are not limited to:
  
• Microbiological testing of food and water samples.


• Analysis of food and water samples using wet chemistry and molecular techniques.


• Preparation of laboratory reagents and microbiological media.


• Inputting of results into LIMS.


• Disposal of laboratory waste.


• Maintaining the laboratory area in a clean and tidy manner.


• Calibration of laboratory equipment. Carry out AQC, media QC, IQC, environmental monitoring in line with requirements of UKAS accredited Quality Manual and associated documented methods/procedures.


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  Solid foundation in science subjects


• Recent laboratory experience working within a UKAS accredited food / water laboratory, including microbiological and molecular techniques.


• Proficiency in calibrating and maintaining technical laboratory equipment


• Proven ability to learn and follow specific scientific techniques


• Ability to use technical equipment with maximum accuracy and efficiency


• Familiarity and experience of Good Laboratory Practice


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Outstanding attention to detail


• Ability to work as part of a team or independently.


• Work with the team to drive the laboratory forward through continuous improvement


• Ability to prioritise and manage own workload.


• Willingness to change priorities at short notice.
  
  | Salary £25,979 - £29,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Scientific Services |