Analytical Chemist

Smithers Careers; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical laboratory in Derby, England, is seeking an Analytical Chemist. The successful candidate will conduct pesticide residue analysis and ensure compliance with GLP regulations. Ideal for someone with a BSc in Chemistry and strong laboratory skills. The role offers a generous benefits package including private healthcare and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Private healthcare

Employer-matched pension contributions

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Annual health checks

Eyecare vouchers

Free mortgage advice service

Qualifications

• Strong laboratory skills and attention to detail.
• A passion for problem-solving and innovation.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Prior experience working in a GLP accredited laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct all aspects of pesticide residue chemistry including sample preparation, extraction, purification, and quantitation by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and GLP regulations.

Skills

Gas Chromatography

Laboratory Experience

Analytical Chemistry

FDA Regulations

Wet chemistry

Biochemistry

Chromatography

High-Performance Liquid Chromatography

Industrial Laboratory Experience

Spectroscopy

GLP

cGMP

Education

BSc or equivalent degree in Chemistry or a related subject

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Chemist to join ResChem Analytical Limited based in Derby England. We are a responsive client focused analytical laboratory who specialise in pesticide residue analysis conducting regulatory studies to GLP on behalf of agrochemical companies for the registration of plant protection products.

ResChem Analytical Limited is a division of Smithers ERS Limited which provides a wide range of environmental safety testing services for the pharmaceutical agricultural industrial and specialty chemical and personal care industries. Our teams include experienced scientists and technicians offering a broad range of skills and areas of expertise.

Reporting to the Associate Director of ResChem we are looking for team members who are self-motivated enthusiastic ambitious who have a keen eye for detail and an aptitude for problem solving. The individual will be working as part of an established team and the role will encompass all aspects of pesticide residue chemistry including sample preparation extraction purification and quantitation by LC-MS / MS or GC-MS.

All work will be conducted in compliance with applicable regulatory requirements and specifically those regulations (GLP) specified in the study plans protocols or work agreements governing the work in which they are involved.

Training will be given in all aspects of the role including :

• sample preparation;
• sample analysis;
• data processing;
• general laboratory and housekeeping duties.

Responsibilities of the role may vary depending on your qualifications and relevant experience.

Qualifications and Experience

• A BSc or equivalent degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• Strong laboratory skills and attention to detail
• A passion for problem-solving and innovation
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Prior experience working in a GLP accredited laboratory
• Interested applicants should have excellent IT skills be well-organised enthusiastic and demonstrate a hands‑on approach to work with an ability to use their initiative and apply knowledge.

We Offer

We offer opportunities to work in a fast‑paced team alongside bright interesting colleagues while building a flexible and rewarding career.

As a global employer we also offer a generous benefit package to all our employees including private healthcare employer‑matched pension contributions 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays annual health checks eyecare vouchers free mortgage advice service and more.

There is no better time to join us!

Key Skills

Gas Chromatography,Laboratory Experience,Analytical Chemistry,FDA Regulations,Wet chemistry,Biochemistry,Chromatography,High-Performance Liquid Chromatography,Industrial Laboratory Experience,Spectroscopy,GLP,cGMP

Employment Type: Full-Time

Department / Functional Area : Operations

Vacancy: 1