Analytical Chemist

Lucideon group limited; Stone; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Analytical Chemist in Stone, England. This role is ideal for a recent graduate looking to grow in a supportive environment with a focus on delivering high-quality analytical solutions. You’ll work on diverse projects within a dynamic team that values innovation and curiosity while receiving comprehensive benefits and development opportunities.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Medical Cash Plan

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Pension scheme (matched up to 5%)

Onsite Mental Health First Aiders

Life Assurance up to four times basic salary

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Recent Chemistry graduate or Chemist in early career.
• Experience in an analytical chemistry laboratory is advantageous.
• Ability to understand analytical methods and instruments.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of multi-disciplinary development projects.
• Analyse client samples to a high standard.
• Support the development and validation of analytical methods.

Skills

Analytical methods

Communication

Curiosity

Teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

Combustion Analyser

IC

ICP OES/-MS

HS/GC-MS

LC-MS/UV

FTIR

Job description

Join our team as an Analytical Chemist!

We're actively seeking an enthusiastic Analytical Chemist. Here at Lucideon, we support clients across a wide range of sectors, including nuclear, healthcare, and advanced materials by performing analysis across the value chains of our many clients.

Who you are:

This role would suit a recent Chemistry graduate, or a Chemist in their early career, looking for an exciting job opportunity where they can grow and develop. Are you a team-player who thrives in a fast-paced environment? Are you innovative and solutions-focussed in the face of unique challenges? Are you eternally curious, with a willingness to learn new skills? If so, this could be the opportunity for you.

Job Purpose:

Lucideon have recently moved to a state-of-the-art facility based in Stone, Staffordshire, which offers a brilliant working environment and has enabled significant investment for growth. Our unique combination of expert consultative support combined with world-class analytical laboratories means that we don’t just sell tests – we solve the toughest challenges for our clients!

As an Analytical Chemist, you would support with the delivery of short and long-term development work on a wide range of client samples. Working in our Chemistry team, you will support the development and validation of new analytical methods and deliver projects, which solve problems for our clients. No two days are the same as you’ll be at the forefront of solving critical problems for our customers across a huge breadth of areas, encompassing both standard and novel testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the delivery of clearly defined multi-disciplinary development projects to time and scope
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and strive to provide a safe, creative environment for colleagues to develop and meet their aspirations
• Analyse client samples to a high standard
• Support the development and validation of analytical methods
• Build knowledge of existing technologies
• Work in accordance with ISO 17025
• Diligent record keeping, reporting and documentation of work

Key Person Requirements:

• Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
• Any experience of working in an analytical chemistry laboratory with particular expertise in organic chemistry would be advantageous, but not mandatory

Key Skills & Qualities:

• Ability to understand analytical methods and instruments being used
• Knowledge or experience of the following analytical techniques would be advantageous, but not mandatory:
  • Cmbustion Analyser
  • IC
  • ICP OES/-MS
  • HS/GC-MS
  • LC-MS/UV
  • FTIR
• Strong worth ethic and ability to work flexibly across different teams to meet business demand
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• A strong commitment to meet and exceed delivery schedules
• A drive to learn and grow, with a natural curiosity
• Highly motivated with an inclusive ‘one team’ approach

Core Features & Benefits

• Permanent position
• Full time (Monday – Friday whilst training, with working pattern involving regular weekend work thereafter)
• Private Medical Insurance
• Medical Cash Plan
• Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Pension scheme (matched up to 5%)
• Onsite Mental Health First Aiders
• Life Assurance up to four times basic salary
• Onsite at our laboratories in Stone, Staffordshire
• A corporate library to facilitate informed decision-making and innovation.
• Professional development support with internal and external opportunities to learn and grow.

Ready to develop your career journey? Apply now!