Analytical Chemist

Manpower; England; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

A global recruitment agency is seeking an Analytical Chemist to work on innovative projects in an esteemed research environment. The role involves utilizing analytical techniques to support safety assessments and aims to modernize testing approaches. Ideal candidates should possess a degree in chemistry or related fields, strong lab skills, and a team-oriented mindset. The temporary position offers competitive pay and is located at a prominent R&D facility in Bedfordshire.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Modern working environment

Shuttle bus from Bedfordshire area

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related subject is required.
• Strong laboratory skills and desire to work in a lab.
• Good written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Learn a variety of analytical techniques.
• Apply analytical methods as required.
• Develop and evaluate new analytical methods.
• Design experiments to address problems.
• Accurately record experimental data.

Skills

Analytical techniques

Problem-solving skills

Laboratory skills

Good written communication

Good verbal communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related subject

Job description

Manpower is currently seeking an Analytical Chemist to work with our global FMCG client, Unilever, renowned for brands such as Ben & Jerry’s, Knorr, Walls & Marmite, and become an integral part of their fast‑paced FMCG environment. The position is based at our client’s Research & Development facility, at Colworth Science Park, in Sharnbrook, Bedfordshire (MK44), accessible by car. This 12‑month full‑time temporary role starts 12th January 2026, requiring 37.50 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with competitive compensation up to £41,000 per annum, pro‑rata, depending on experience.

Job Purpose

Unilever’s Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Sciences (SERS) group is seeking an analytical chemist to join an experimental team focused on developing new approaches to replace outdated and unethical animal tests. This role applies analytical techniques to provide measurements needed for safety risk assessment and to investigate chemical behaviour in different environments, contributing to Next Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA). You will collaborate with PBPK modellers, computational chemists, bioinformaticians, toxicologists, environmental scientists, microbiologists, data scientists and mathematical modellers as part of multidisciplinary project teams.

Responsibilities

• Learn a variety of analytical techniques
• Apply analytical methods as required
• Develop and evaluate new analytical methods
• Apply critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Design experiments to address the problem at hand
• Interpret experimental data and troubleshoot problems
• Accurately record experimental data and present to others
• Contribute to external publications and presentations
• Help in the upkeep and maintenance of laboratory equipment

Qualifications & Experience

• A degree in chemistry, biochemistry or a related subject
• An appreciation of analytical chemistry techniques
• Strong laboratory skills and a desire to work in a lab
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A flexible approach to working as part of a team
• Desire to work in a research environment

Desirable Experience

• Experience working in a laboratory in an industrial setting

Colworth Science Park Working Environment

Located 9 miles from Bedford, 18 miles from M1, modern working environment in a beautiful, listed building, large green outdoor spaces, shuttle bus provided from Bedfordshire area to site.