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- Job Title: Laboratory Analyst
- Hours: Annualised hours contract, 48 hours per week- rotating shift pattern, including nights and weekends (expected to be working up to 37.5 hours per week)
- Job Location: Avonmouth
- Salary: £31,724.16 - £33,000
- Industry: Oil and Gas
As a Chemist within our busy Avonmouth laboratory, you'll carry out a range of analytical tests on petroleum, fuel and related products, ensuring accurate results that help our customers make critical operational decisions.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with laboratory experience who enjoys hands-on testing, problem-solving and working in a fast-paced environment.
What you'll be doing
- Performing routine and specialised laboratory testing on oil, fuel and gas-related samples.
- Interpreting and validating analytical results in line with industry standards and quality requirements.
- Operating, calibrating and maintaining laboratory equipment.
- Recording and reporting test data accurately and efficiently.
- Working closely with colleagues to ensure samples are processed within agreed turnaround times.
- Maintaining high standards of laboratory safety, quality and housekeeping.
What we're looking for
- Degree or HNC/HND in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent laboratory experience.
- Previous experience in a laboratory environment.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing accurate results.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced testing environment.
- Good communication and organisational skills.
- Experience within oil & gas, fuels, petrochemicals, environmental or UKAS/ISO 17025 laboratories would be advantageous but is not essential.
Due to the nature of the role, and working hours/ requirements, a driving license is essential for this role.
Additional InformationAt SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:
- Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
- Private medical cover (BUPA)
- Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
- Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
- Retailer Discounts
- Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
- Length of Service Awards
- Christmas Vouchers
- Health & Wellbeing initiatives
- An additional day off for your birthday
- Discounted Gym Membership
SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.
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