Analytical Chemist (GC) – Environmental Testing

Connected Search Group; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including bankや

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Recognition programmes

Enhanced family leave

Flexitime

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Job summary

Connected Search Group is partnering with a leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire to hire an Analyst ready to advance in GC-based work. You will run GC analyses, keep equipment in top condition, and deliver precise data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput setting.

This role suits someone with 1–2 years in a commercial lab seeking a step up, with 39-hour weeks and flexible start/finish times considered.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on GC experience in environmental, water, food or industrial QC backgrounds.
• Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices.
• Organised, quality-focused and comfortable in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation and report faults.
• Maintain 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.

Skills

GC analysis

ISO 17025 understanding

UKAS/MCERTS knowledge

lab discipline/organisation

Tools

GC instrument

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