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Laboratory Analyst

R S D TECHNOLOGY LIMITED
Posted a month ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 0TB, Wales

Salary

£30,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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Main Purpose of Job:

To assist in the day-to-day smooth running of the laboratory through the analysis of samples and entry of results into the LIMSsystem, as directed by the laboratory manager. To undertake advanced analytical work within the company to Petro Lab or other

Laboratories as required.



Specific Duties and Responsibilities

1. Undertake analytical work on the various sample matrices primarily petroleum products & chemicals submitted with specialemphasis on those samples likely to result in legal proceedings, be it consultancy or local authority.

2. Compiled reports as directed, on analysis of samples, and to ensure the completion of such reports within the designated timescale.

3. Provide training to any staff assigned to the postholder, including principles and techniques of analysis, health and safety andproper laboratory conduct.

4. Expedite procedures established for internal quality assurance purposes to UKAS ISO 17025.

5. Be conversant with the operation of equipment and undertake maintenance and minor repairs as authorised.

6. Undertake client site sampling, inspection and laboratory investigation as necessary to provide adequate services to clients.This may include some out of hours working at evenings and weekends.

7. Collection and/or delivery in a company vehicle of samples/ chemical/etc to other MTD premises, test houses or clients, etc.

8. Be conversant with administrative



Experience and Skills

Minimum of 4 years post- graduation experience in a petroleum/petrochemical ISO 17025 laboratory.

Experience to be in routine testing & investigative analysis on various matrices including bunker fuel, Jet fuel, lubricants, etc.

Technical, in addition to practical, knowledge in petroleum laboratory techniques such as Pensky Marten close cup flash point,

Abel flash point, sulphur content, cloud point, pour point, viscosity, sediment tests, density (Hydrometer & Densitometer), etc.

Experience within another analytical techniques, e.g. ICP, SEM-EDX, UVF, etc

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