South East Water UK
Inorganic Chemistry Analyst
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Imagine a role where your expertise directly ensures the health and safety of 4.4 million people across the UK. We are searching for a proactive Inorganic Chemistry Analyst who possesses the drive to plan, the precision to prioritize, and the passion to make a tangible difference. Our mission is to be the premier water provider of choice—not just for our customers, but for our employees as well.
By joining our elite Water Quality team, you will dive into a world of sophisticated science, performing both routine and non-routine trace analysis using cutting-edge analytical instrumentation. Your day-to-day will go far beyond the bench, involving complex data interpretation, equipment maintenance, and the strategic organization of workloads. You will play a pivotal role in the future of our operations by assisting in the implementation of innovative methodologies that set new industry standards.
We are committed to your professional evolution. We actively encourage you to pursue qualifications that deepen your mastery of Water Supply Regulations, providing the support needed to achieve full membership in your relevant professional body.
To thrive in this environment, you should hold a minimum of an NVQ Level 3 or an equivalent scientific qualification, paired with an insatiable curiosity for scientific discovery.
You will be working within market-leading laboratories that are currently undergoing an ambitious expansion. Our modern facilities are designed to foster collaboration, and we empower every team member to share ideas that help us refine our processes.
This role operates between the hours of 8 am and 8 pm, with a standard shift typically running from 10 am to 8 pm, offering a structured yet dynamic environment where your contributions are truly valued.
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- Ensure that instrumentation is operated and analysis performed in line with the Laboratory Management system.
- Assist with the maintenance and troubleshooting of Chromatographic, Spectrophotometric, Colorimetric and preparatory equipment.
- Analyse and interpret data, calculate results and complete all laboratory paperwork.
- Document information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
- Ensure data is accurately entered into the Laboratory Information Management System within set timeframes.
- Ensure that the sample stability and turnaround for the given analysis is met.
- Help to prepare standards, reagents and Quality Control Samples in accordance with company internal procedures.
- Work towards being a competent person according to Regulation 16(2)(d)(i) of the Water Supply (Water Quality) Regulations 216 (as amended) and to actively pursue Continued Professional Development.
- Always maintain good laboratory practice and housekeeping.
- Support in method validation when required.
- To participate in the auditing of internal practices to ensure compliance to the management system.
Skills / Qualifications / Experience
- Have existing knowledge of good laboratory practice.
- Had a relevant academic qualification or scientific subject at NVQ level 3 equivalent or above.
- Be working towards full membership of the professional body.
- Have excellent numeracy, literacy, computer literacy and laboratory skills to engage in robust analytical laboratory practice.
Benefits Package
- Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
- 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays per annum, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
- Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
- Paid volunteering days.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Health cash plan.
- Life assurance.
- Wellbeing related benefits.
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To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our career’s website. It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water. Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
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South East Water kindly asks that recruitment agencies refrain from submitting CVs to our employees or associates without explicit invitation from our HR Resourcing team. CVs sent on a speculative basis will not be acknowledged and will not assume any responsibility for fees or commissions in the event that we hire a candidate who applied directly or subsequently introduced by an instructed agency.
Compensation Package
£28,028
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Grow a career with a meaningful purpose.
- Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
- We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
- A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
- Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.
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We supply top-quality drinking water to 2.3 million customers in the southeast of England. Through a network of 9,000 miles of pipe, we deliver 544 million litres of water every day. It's the skill and expertise of our employees that ensures our water meets the highest standards. We make sure we can meet the needs of our customers both now and in the future.
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