Chemical Testing Report Writer

Job Description

The Role:

Manage the reporting of testing data daily, to ensure the customer deadlines are met. This involves collating and inputting analytical data into technical reports.

Main duties:

• Responsible for writing test reports and working with the testing team to deliver reports on time or early where possible.
  • Liaise with analytical chemists to collate analytical test data for all customer reports.
  • Check data for suitability and apply uncertainty of measurement/decision rules when appropriate.
  • Check the data against the customer specifications to ensure suitability.
• Checking customer test requests before scheduling the work for testing.
• Identify where there may be problems achieving customer expectations and escalate when required.
• To coordinate with other report writers to achieve on-time or early delivery.
• Performing any other reasonable duties to assist the testing team and the business.

Qualifications

What We Are Looking For:

• Ideally a graduate with a chemical qualification or relevant experience working in a chemical testing laboratory.
• Ability to communicate appropriately and effectively with colleagues.
• Positive attitude with a sense of urgency in a fast-paced environment reflecting the high sample volume of this market-leading commercial laboratory.
• Adherence to the highest standards of precision, accuracy, and record-keeping for maintaining our UKAS accreditation for a wide range of methods.
• Initiative and an ability to multi-task and plan work effectively to meet strict deadlines.
• Competence in using Microsoft Office software, word and excel essential.

A flexible approach to working additional hours when required.

Additional Information

Lab-based role in Northampton. Weekly working hours are 37.5 per week. Competitive Salary, Life Insurance, Private Medical Insurance, Income Protection, Group Pension Scheme (match contribution of up to 5 %), Perkbox, and Free on-site parking.