Analytical Chemist – Full Time – Widnes

Catering; Widnes; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering is seeking an Analytical Chemist to join our growing technology business working across clean energy, water treatment and advanced materials sectors near Widnes. You will work hands-on with ICP instrumentation to deliver high-quality analytical data for fast-moving R&D and commercial programs.

In this role you will develop and validate methods, prepare samples, interpret data for internal stakeholders and contribute to continuous improvement of laboratory procedures.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a closely related field.
• Hands-on ICP-OES/ICP-MS experience.
• Experience with sample preparation and analytical testing.
• Knowledge of calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to ISO standards or regulated laboratories.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot ICP-OES instrumentation.
• Prepare samples and perform elemental analysis across matrices.
• Develop, improve and validate analytical methods.
• Generate calibration standards and perform routine quality checks.
• Analyse and interpret data for internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement of laboratory procedures.
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists and external partners on projects.
• Assist with FTIR, UV-Vis and other laboratory techniques.

Skills

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Analytical testing

Calibration

Quality systems

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

FTIR

UV-Vis

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Chemist to join a rapidly growing technology business operating within the clean energy, water treatment and advanced materials sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to work on innovative projects supporting emerging technologies within the electric vehicle battery and sustainable resource industries.

This position would suit a hands-on analytical chemist with experience operating ICP instrumentation and a passion for delivering high-quality analytical data in a fast-moving R&D and commercial environment.

The Role

• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot ICP-OES analytical equipment.
• Prepare samples and carry out elemental analysis across a variety of matrices.
• Develop, improve and validate analytical methods.
• Generate calibration standards and perform routine quality checks.
• Analyse and interpret data before presenting results to internal stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement and development of laboratory procedures.
• Work closely with engineers, scientists and external partners on innovative technology projects.
• Assist with wider analytical activities including FTIR, UV-Vis and other laboratory techniques.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Materials Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Practical experience operating ICP-OES, ICP-MS or similar elemental analysis equipment.
• Experience of analytical testing, sample preparation and laboratory best practice.
• Knowledge of instrument calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Exposure to quality systems, SOPs, ISO standards or regulated laboratory environments.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to continuous improvement.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Salary:

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Widnes, Borough of Halton