Our client on the outskirts of Cardiff; a world-class scientific facility, are looking for an experienced Lab Analyst to join them on a permanent basis.

Our client are seeking an experienced Lab professional with strong experience of working in a commercial lab environment, and the desire to work / train in food & agricultural testing division.

You will ideally have a broad range of experience in laboratory instrumentation and analysis techniques (HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-vis, q-PCR, ELISA) plus good familiarity of titrimetry, gravimetry, wet chemistry.

Salary & Benefits:

Our client are offering a permanent role with a salary of between 25-30k depending on experience, plus full company benefits including: 26 days holiday + bank, workplace pension, wellness programmes and employee support, free on-site parking, genuine opportunities to progress.

Key Responsibilities:

Analysis results and report findings and appropriate scientific and technical advice.Undertake investigative analysis to provide adequate evidential support.Support the development of analytical methods and provide an assessment of their suitability for use in the Lab.Participate in a range of trials, surveys, performance assessment, and routine work.Advise on relevant analytical, equipment and systems developments.Undertake delegated administrative duties.Sample preparation and analytical work on a whole range of sample types including private client samples and those likely to result in legal proceedings.Produce analytical results and enter into the LIMS for reporting.Skills & Attributes:

HND (or equivalent) in chemistry or related subject.Minimum 2 years practical experience in a commercial lab.Strong ability and desire to undertake training in food and agricultural analytical methods.Ability to communicate clearly, both orally and in reports.Experienced in laboratory instrumentation techniques of analysis, e.g., HPLC, GC, ICP, UV-vis, q-PCR, ELISA (allergens).Familiarity with Titrimetry, Gravimetry & wet chemistry.Proficiency in Word, Excel, and LIMS systems.