Analytical Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Agrochemical company in Bracknell is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join their team. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Chemistry and have experience with analytical techniques like GC and HPLC. Key responsibilities include preparing and analysing samples and communicating results effectively. This role offers a contract of 24 months and a salary of £18.08 per hour.

Qualifications

• First degree in Chemistry or closely related subject with significant analytical content.
• Experience with GC and HPLC for analysis.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse samples using chromatographic techniques.
• Present and discuss results with relevant teams.
• Plan and monitor work in collaboration with team leaders.

Skills

Analytical techniques

GC and HPLC

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

First degree in Chemistry or closely related subject

Tools

GC-MS

LC-MS

Spectrophotometry

Job description

Overview

SRG are working with a global Agrochemical company that are seeking a Analytical Chemist to join their busy team. They are looking for a chemistry related graduate with some industrial experience.

Contract

Contract: 24 months

Location

Location: Bracknell

Salary

Salary: £18.08 per hour

SRG are working with a global Agrochemical company that are seeking a Analytical Chemist to join their busy team. They are looking for a chemistry related graduate with some industrial experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyse samples using chromatographic techniques such as GC and HPLC.
• Present and discuss the results from analytical studies with the relevant teams to ensure objectives are met.
• Plan, monitor and control work in collaboration with team leaders to meet deadlines and communicate results effectively in a timely manner. The ability to prepare and deliver progress updates for stakeholders is key to this role.
• Be customer-focused by actively seeking information relevant to the work in hand and discussing issues and problems with colleagues in the formulation, manufacturing and synthetic chemistry departments.
• Be a problem solver, with the ability to assess complex and diverse situations creatively and generate original solutions.
• Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of the analytical techniques relevant to the characterisation of samples is advantageous, in order to maximize the effectiveness of the team by selecting the most appropriate techniques and methodologies.

Essential Requirements

• A first degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject with significant analytical content.
• Experience of analytical techniques used for the qualitative and quantitative analysis. Important techniques include GC and HPLC.
• Experience in GC-MS, LC-MS and spectrophotometry (desirable but not essential).
• Knowledge of extraction procedures and other sample preparation technologies suitable for the characterisation of agrochemicals or similar products.
• Effective oral and written communication skills, a high level of numeracy and an ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.