Laboratory Analyst

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 LIMS system, 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 special emphasis 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 time scale.

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