Analytical Chemist

PE Global International; Old Warren; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science based in Reading. This is a 12-month contract. Pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE.

You will perform routine analyses and report results aligned with quality standards, focusing on HPLC and IC analysis, with potential training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods. You will operate lab equipment, use LIMS/ELN/QPulse and analytical software, and support varied projects while maintaining data integrity and client

Qualifications

• Qualifications required: Degree in a scientific subject.
• Level of experience: Some experience working in an analytical lab environment.
• Hands on lab work experience. Ideally IC and/or HPLC experience.
• Experience working to stringent Quality Control systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of routine analysis.
• To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory's LIMS system, ELN and QPulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter and MassLynx.
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
• Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
• Participate in the preparation of client quotes.

Skills

IC experience

HPLC experience

Quality Control

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Education

Degree in a scientific subject

Tools

OpenLab

Chromeleon

Chemstation

MassHunter

MassLynx

LIMS

ELN

QPulse

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading.

This is an initial 12 months contract position.

Pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE

The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer's contractual agreements. Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of routine analysis.
• To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory's LIMS system, ELN and QPulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter and MassLynx.
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
• Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
• Participate in the preparation of client quotes.

Education/Experience

• Qualifications required: Degree in a scientific subject
• Level of experience: Some experience working in an analytical lab environment.
• Hands on lab work experience. Ideally IC and/or HPLC experience.
• Experience working to stringent Quality Control systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***