analytical chemist

KEMETCO Research Inc.; Richmond; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A research organization in the chemical sector is seeking candidates for a full-time position focused on developing new chemical formulations and processes. The ideal candidate will have strong skills in chemical analysis, chromatography, and teamwork. Responsibilities include conducting research, analyzing compounds, and providing client information. This position is based in Richmond, UK, and offers a salary range of £41 to £43 hourly. Candidates must be authorized to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Experience in chemical analysis and development of chemical formulations.
• Knowledge of chromatography and spectroscopy techniques.
• Team player with leadership qualities in research environments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes.
• Analyze and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds.
• Provide clients with information on chemical processes.
• Conduct environmental assessments and monitoring.

Skills

Chemical analysis

Analytical chemistry

Leadership

Team player

Electrochemistry

Specialized environmental skills

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Python

Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)

Microsoft Visio

Job description

Posted on January 02, 2026 by a licensed third-party for Employer details KEMETCO Research Inc.

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Job details

• Salary 41.00 to 43.00 hourly (To be negotiated) / 40 hours per week
• Terms of employment Permanent employment Full time

Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research to develop new chemical formulations and processes
• Devise new technical applications of industrial chemicals and compounds
• Analyze, synthesize, purify, modify and characterize chemical or biochemical compounds
• Conduct research into the synthesis and properties of chemical compounds and the mechanisms of chemical reactions
• Participate in interdisciplinary research and development projects
• Provide clients with information
• Conduct research in biotechnology to discover, develop and refine, and evaluate new products
• Use techniques such as chromatography, spectroscopy, physical and chemical separation techniques and microscopy

Resource usage and environmental studies

• Environmental assessment and monitoring
• Industrial waste treatment
• Chromatography
• Instrumentation
• Particles, surface and colloid chemistry

Computer and technology knowledge

• MS Excel
• MS Word
• Python
• Matrix Laboratory (MATLAB)
• Microsoft Visio

Technical experience

• Chemical analysis

Additional sector experience

• Mineral resources and/or mining

Specialization in chemistry

• Electrochemistry

Specialization or experience

• Specialized environmental skills and knowledge
• Analytical chemistry
• Chemical engineering
• Environmental chemistry

Area of specialization

• Pulp and paper industry chemicals

Personal suitability

• Leadership
• Team player

Who can apply for this job?

You can apply if you are:

• a permanent resident of Canada
• a temporary resident of Canada with a valid work permit

Do not apply if you are not authorized to work in Canada. The employer will not respond to your application.

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KEMETCO Research Inc.

• Professional, scientific and technical services
• 1job posting advertised
• Medium-sized business(between 5 and 100 employees)