Senior Analyst or Analyst- Petrochem Laboratory

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 25 March 2026
LOCATION
Cardiff
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

ISO 17025 Petroleum Laboratory Techniques Bunker Fuel Analysis Jet Fuel Analysis LIMS Systems Analytical Chemistry Quality Systems Data Analysis

FULL DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Senior Analyst / Analyst, Petrochem Laboratory

Department: Analytical Services Division – Instrumentation Laboratory

Salary: Dependent on experience

Position: Permanent (M – F, 37½ hrs/week)

Location: Cardiff

Job Description

To act as a laboratory scientist in the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Instrumental laboratory in Cardiff. This will involve performing analysis on various matrices but significant proportion of oil and petrochemical samples following International Standard and in-house test procedures and entering test results on to laboratory LIMS system, whilst ensuring the laboratory complies with ISO 17025 requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Undertake analysis on various sample matrices, interpret results and enter results into laboratory LIMS system, in line with instructions by laboratory managers and in line with requirements of the laboratory standard ISO 17025.
  • Undertake such investigative analysis as is directed to provide adequate evidential support for clients’ purposes.
  • To participation in collaborative trials, surveys, performance assessment, routine work and to keep abreast of and advise on relevant analytical, equipment and systems developments.
  • Perform calibrations and maintain equipment as instructed by laboratory management.
  • Demonstrate compliance with all test methods, procedures and quality systems.
  • Carry out validation of instruments/methods where necessary.
  • Maintain organised systems of work for traceability and compliance with laboratory accreditation.

Skills & Qualifications Required:

  • Minimum Science Degree appropriate to the work of the department.
  • Minimum of 2 years post-graduation extensive 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.
  • Proficiency in Word, Excel and LIMS systems.
  • Understanding of the significance of the tests being performed.
  • Highly motivated, can do attitude.

If you are interested in this position, please send a CV with covering letter to [contact hidden].

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