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CLS is currently experiencing significant growth and is looking for dedicated, solutions-driven professionals with a flexible approach to join our team. Founded in 1994, Complete Laboratory Solutions (CLS) is Ireland’s most highly accredited contract laboratory, providing industry-leading sampling, analysis, and skilled micro and analytical analysts on contract to clients across the food, environmental, medical device, biopharmaceutical, and pharmaceutical sectors. We deliver customised managed service solutions, allowing clients to have our expert team on-site at their own facilities or outsource those services to us here at CLS
Job Title: Chemistry Analyst
Location: Oranmore, Galway
Job Description
* Chemical Analysis for trace contaminants in environmental and seafood samples in accordance with ISO17025 Quality System and validated methodologies. This will primarily relate to determination of mercury and trace metals using CVAFS and ICPMS but also may involve other methods
* Sampling and Sub-sampling - Preparation of seafood samples (e.g. dissection, homogenisation, recording sample info) for subsequent chemical analysis. This may involve field work from time to time
* Assisting with analytical method troubleshooting as may be required from time to time and assisting in method optimisation and validation to comply with legislative and ISO17025 requirements
* Uploading data to SQL database, support for data management and preparation of reports as may be required
* Support the implementation of the quality system, including undertaking internal audits
* Liaising with third party laboratories and external suppliers and equipment providers
* Additional activities supporting the delivery of the above work
The Ideal Candidate Will Have
* Minimum of a Level 8 qualification in a scientific discipline where chemistry is a strong component
* Minimum of 1 year’s relevant analytical laboratory experience
* Experience of working with modern analytical instrumentation, such as hyphenated mass spectrometry techniques. Specifically experience with HPLC, ICPMS and/or CVAFS would be an advantage.
* A good understanding of laboratory quality system, such as ISO17025, and ideally experience in working in such an environment
* A professional, pro-active approach and an ability to work efficiently under pressure
* Be capable of working on own initiative
* Effective communicator, both verbal and written
* Have strong ability to critically review analytical data, excellent attention to detail is a must
* Experience in trace analysis of environmental samples and experience of validation and/or analytical troubleshooting would also be an advantage
What We Offer
* A dynamic and collaborative work environment
* Opportunities for professional development and career progression
* Exposure to regulatory audits and compliance strategies
* Competitive salary and benefits package
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
* Industries
Research Services
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