Analytical Chemist – IC & ICP-OES, Packaging Sciences

Manpower UK Limited; Wantage; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower UK Limited is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to join a specialist Packaging Sciences team. You will apply analytical chemistry expertise across products, manufacturing operations, suppliers and customers to investigate technical challenges and generate high-quality data for business decisions.

The role focuses on developing analytical methods, interpreting results, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and traceability across laboratory activities.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and investigative skills.
• Good written and verbal communication; ability to present scientific data.

Responsibilities

• Provide analytical chemistry expertise and technical support across the business.
• Lead and coordinate investigations related to manufacturing, customer complaints and technical issues.
• Develop and improve analytical methods and laboratory processes.
• Carry out investigations involving food and water analysis, quality and process support, contaminants and foreign body identification, food contact compliance, taint and odour assessments and other analytical chemistry projects.
• Use laboratory techniques to produce accurate, reliable and traceable data.
• Interpret results and prepare technical reports, conclusions and recommendations.
• Maintain laboratory equipment, calibrated and serviced as needed.
• Manage sample workflows and laboratory records with full traceability.
• Contribute to laboratory quality, housekeeping and continuous improvement.
• Provide technical guidance, training and support to colleagues and apprentices.

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Job description

Manpower UK Limited is seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist to join a specialist Packaging Sciences team. You will apply analytical chemistry expertise across products, manufacturing operations, suppliers and customers to investigate technical challenges and generate high-quality data for business decisions.

The role focuses on developing analytical methods, interpreting results, and supporting continuous improvement while ensuring compliance and traceability across laboratory activities.