Analytical Chemist - Metals

SRG; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A scientific consultancy is seeking an Analytical Chemist (Metals) for a permanent position in Cheshire. The successful candidate will manage the analytical lab, performing elemental analyses and metallography using advanced techniques like ICP-OES and SEM-EDX. A BSc in Chemistry or similar is required along with a proactive approach and strong team skills. This role offers a salary between £30,000 and £35,000, along with benefits like a pension scheme and annual leave.

Benefits

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Company bonus scheme

Dental insurance

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum BSc degree in Chemistry or similar.
• Recent experience in elemental analysis and metallography.
• Full right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support the analytical laboratory for internal and external clients.
• Conduct elemental analysis and metallography.
• Report data clearly to diverse audiences.
• Maintain and troubleshoot analytical techniques.

Skills

Elemental Analysis

Metallography

Proactive communication

Team working

Education

BSc degree in Chemistry or similar

Tools

ICP-OES

LECO

SEM-EDX

XRF

Job description

Title: Analytical Chemist (Metals)

Location: Cheshire West

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

Benefits

• Pension; Employer contribution 3%, increasing with length of service
• 25 days annual leave
• Company bonus scheme
• Dental insurance
• Cycle to work scheme

Role / Description

• Managing and supporting the analytical laboratory to deliver analytical services internally and to external clients
• Analytical techniques include Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES, LECO), Metallography (Optical Microscopy, SEM-EDX) and XRF
• Physical testing (e.g., particle size distribution, thickness measurements)
• Supporting in the validation of analytical methods
• Reporting data to a wide range of audiences including both technical and non‑technical
• Analysing and reporting of results of analysis
• Supporting in the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of analytical techniques

Requirements

• Minimum BSc degree in Chemistry (or similar)
• Recent, proven background in elemental analysis and metallography
• Proactive and committed approach, with good communication and team‑working skills
• Previous experience working under ISO 17025 would be desirable
• Driver's licence and access to a car - as site can be difficult to get to
• Full right to work in the UK

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will.

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Keywords: chemist, analyst, analytical, analysis, characterisation, analytical development, ICP‑OES, LECO, SEM‑EDX, XRF, particle size distribution, method validation, method development, metallurgy, ISO 17025