Analytical Chemist (GC) - Environmental Testing

Connected Search Group; Bretby; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave (33 days inc bank)

Holiday purchase scheme

Enhanced family leave

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Mentoring programme

Flexitime

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Job summary

Connected Search Group is seeking an Analytical Chemist (GC) for a UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire. You will run GC-based analyses and deliver accurate data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput setting.

This role suits someone with hands-on GC experience, a quality-focused mindset, and the desire to progress in a busy lab environment, with flexible start times and strong teamwork.

Qualifications

• Hands-on GC experience in environmental, water, food or industrial QC settings.
• Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices.
• Organised, quality-focused and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation.
• Maintain good laboratory practice and compliance with ISO 17025 and MCERTS.
• Keep accurate records and quality documentation for batches and logs.
• Assist with training new team members as you develop.

Skills

GC analysis

Laboratory experience

Record keeping

Tools

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Analytical instrumentation

Job description

Analytical Chemist (GC) - Environmental Testing

Salary: Dependent on experience, plus bonus and profit-sharing opportunities

Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon-Fri (Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs also considered, with flexible start/finish times)

Benefits

• 33 days' annual leave including bank holidays
• Holiday purchase scheme - buy up to 5 additional days
• Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental)
• Pension plan, high street discounts and employee recognition programmes

The Opportunity

A leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire is looking for an Analyst to join its busy organics department. You'll take ownership of your own analytical work, running GC-based analysis and delivering accurate, precise data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput production environment.

This would be an ideal second role for someone who has gained solid hands-on experience in their first lab position and is ready for a step up.

The Role

• Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation, reporting faults promptly
• Maintain good laboratory practice and compliance with UKAS (ISO 17025) and MCERTS requirements
• Keep accurate records - batch sheets, equipment logs, training records and quality documentation
• Support quality investigations: PT results, QC charts, issues log and limit reviews
• Assist with training new team members as you develop

The Team

The organics department is split into two teams, extraction and analysis - each led by a Team Leader. You'll join a supportive, well-structured lab with on-the-job training from day one.

About You

• Some commercial lab experience - perhaps 1-2 years into your career and looking for your next move
• Hands-on GC experience (environmental, water, food or industrial QC backgrounds all welcome)
• Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices
• Organised, quality-focused and comfortable in a busy environment

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Enhanced paternity leave
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Profit sharing