Network Scientific Recruitment
Laboratory Analyst

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Are you a graduate of a scientific discipline? Are you looking to start your career in an analytical lab based role?
A highly successful contract testing organisation are seeking a Graduate Laboratory Analyst to join the team at their site near Reading. The company provide analytical testing services to the Chemical Industry and you will be working on a variety of client’s studies. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly supportive and motivational team with realistic opportunities to develop your skills and progress.
Role Overview
- Permanent, Full Time (mon-fri 9-5, 37.5 hours per week) £25,000pa.
- Lab Based analytical work utilising a range of bench and chromatographic techniques.
- Completion of related documentation and data interpretation.
- Work closely with study directors and other scientists to ensure client’s studies are delivered on time to excellent standard of quality.
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Requirements
- Educated to Degree level or above in a relevant scientific discipline (ideally Chemistry related).
- Practical Laboratory experience and good basic lab/bench skills.
- Excellent communication, time management, investigative and analytical skills.
- Highly Advantageous but not essential – Practical Experience with HPLC + GC and knowledge of GLP.
In return
This is an excellent opportunity to work within a multi-disciplinary team of scientists and get started on your career in analytical science. The company prefer to promote from within, so you will have realistic opportunities to work your way up.
For more information or to apply, please contact Louis Williams. Due to the volume of applications received on a daily basis, we find it incredibly difficult to respond to each and every one. Should you not hear back from us within two weeks, please assume your application was unsuccessful on this occasion.


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Network Scientific is an award-winning science recruitment agency specialising in the provision of temporary, permanent and contract recruitment services to the scientific and related technical industries. We’re an ethical and knowledgeable consultancy passionate about our candidate care.
If you feel this role is not right for you but are interested in other opportunities in the Scientific sector, please take a look at our company website.
Please note that all applicants for this role should be able to prove that they are legally entitled to work in the UK. Network Scientific Recruitment, part of Network Scientific Ltd. is an Employment Business/Agency.
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