Analytical Chemist (ICP-OES) – Clean Energy & Materials

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

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.