Analytical Chemist

SRG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in chemical manufacturing seeks an Analytical Chemist in Manchester. This position demands a recent graduate with experience in GC-FID and GC-MS, focusing on analytical testing and instrument maintenance in a supportive environment. The role offers a salary circa £32,000 with opportunities for skills development and additional benefits such as a matched pension and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Enhanced 7.5% matched pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Recently graduated or equivalent degree in relevant field.
• Industrial experience with GC-FID or GC-MS techniques.
• Experience in an ISO accredited lab is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Conduct analytical testing of specialty chemicals using GC-FID and GC-MS.
• Maintain and troubleshoot GC-MS and GC-FID instruments.
• Investigate out-of-specification results.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

GC-FID

GC-MS

Communication Skills

Self-motivated

Education

Degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Natural Sciences or similar

Job description

Analytical Chemist for a chemical manufacturer required, based in Manchester. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Natural Sciences or similar; as well as industrial laboratory experience using GC-FID or GC-MS techniques.

Title: Analytical Chemist

Location: Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary: circa 32,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing speciality chemical manufacturer who are now looking to hire an Analytical Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Manchester. This exciting Analytical Chemist opportunity would be well suited to an Analyst with several years' experience using GC-MS or GC-FID in industry looking to secure a role in a fantastic business who place significant emphasis on employee wellbeing.

Benefits: Lots of potential to develop skills in GC-MS maintenance and troubleshooting in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enhanced 7.5% matched pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 35 working hours per week with an early finish on Fridays!

Role / Description

• Analytical testing of speciality chemicals using GC-FID and GC-MS instrumentation
• Reverse engineering of competitor chemicals to determine composition
• Carrying out a variety of extraction techniques for sample preparation
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and GC-FID instruments
• Investigating any OOS or OOT results
• Ordering supplies and general housekeeping of the laboratory.

Requirements

• Recently graduated with a degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Natural Sciences or similar
• Industrial experience using GC-FID or GC-MS techniques
• Experience in an ISO accredited laboratory would be highly advantageous
• An obvious passion for analytical chemistry
• Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
• Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.
  
  

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