Laboratory Analyst

Intertek is a leading Total Quality Assurance provider to industries worldwide. Our network of more than 1,000 laboratories and offices in more than 100 countries, delivers innovative and bespoke Assurance, Testing, Inspection and Certification solutions for our customers' operations and supply chains.

Intertek's Caleb Brett UK business provides quality and quantity measurement, inspection, and laboratory testing services to the global oil, gas, petrochemical, petroleum refining & distribution, natural gas, biofuels, marine, and chemicals industries.

We now have an exciting opportunity for a Laboratory Analyst to join our dynamic team based in West Thurrock.

ABOUT THE ROLE

To analyse and release petroleum products. The position will involve (but is not limited to):

• Testing a variety of petroleum products to ASTM and IP test methods.
• Preparing and testing sample blends as requested by customers
• To prepare and test quality control samples, to standardise reagents and solutions and calibrate equipment as needed for the testing process.
• Verifying samples to specifications and communicating results obtained.
• Make appropriate entries in the required records and systems.
• Generate reports for release to customers.
• Receive and log in samples for testing on the required systems.
• Maintain documentation as required to meet ISO 17025.

ABOUT YOU

Required skills and experience

• Good IT literacy skills
• Knowledge of chemistry, with A level qualifications or above and preferable experience in analytical instrumentation
• Ability to follow standard operating procedures, in accordance with company policies and established methodologies
• Results driven to focus contribution on activities which meet company goals and deliver the greatest value
• Ability to critique and improve activities through continuous improvement and innovation
• Ability to demonstrate exceptional customer service
• Encourage teamwork (promote operational synergies and alignment) to support each other, our customers and grow together

What We Offer:

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

In this opportunity, you’ll be joining our Caleb Brett team based in West Thurrock.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Grays: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: 3794