Analytical Chemistry Technician

Jobs in Science; South Holland; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobs in Science seeks an Analytical Chemistry Technician in SE Lincolnshire. The role focuses on preparation and chemical analyses of samples with reporting of results in a GLP/ISO 17025 compliant environment.

Training will be provided for ICP, GC and LIMS workflows, with opportunities to contribute to product development and process improvements. The successful candidate will hold a degree in chemistry or related field, have strong analytical skills, and possess a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry or related field required.
• Excellent analytical skills with reliable test results.
• MS Office proficiency (Word/Excel/Outlook) essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze samples and report results.
• Troubleshoot equipment and perform maintenance.
• Quality control of production samples.
• Evaluate raw material samples and assist in development/testing.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

MS Office

Communication

Education

Degree in chemistry or related field

HNC or HND considered

Tools

ICP

GC

SFA

Job description

Analytical Chemistry Technician

SE Lincolnshire

Permanent

£26-30k depending on skills and experience

Our client is a leading provider of environmental services in the UK and globally, particularly in the field of liquid fertilisers, wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion.

They are seeking a laboratory technician with a chemistry background to work in a dynamic environment where they can broaden their analytical and chemical product development skills. For the right candidate future career advancement is a possibility.

Overview

• Preparation and Chemical Analyses of samples and reporting of results.
• Equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Quality control of production samples.
• Evaluation of raw material samples.
• Labelling and storage of samples.
• Assist in developing new products, including formulation, testing and lab-scale and pilot plant scale product performance simulations.
• Work to GLP and ISO 17025 standards.

Candidate

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or similar discipline is essential. HNC or HND also considered.
• General applied chemistry knowledge is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills producing reliable test results.
• Experience in using inductively coupled plasma (ICP), gas chromatography (GC) and segmented flow analyser (SFA) units is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• Experience in analysis of biological wastewater and anaerobic digestion samples is an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.
• Experience with ISO 17025, GLP and LIMS preferred but training will be given.
• Ability to communicate and effectively deliver accurate laboratory results.
• Be flexible with working hours when required in order to deliver the service required.
• Full UK Driving Licence