Analytical Scientist

Liteverse; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading materials science company in Chester is seeking an Analytical Scientist for a 12-month temporary role. The successful candidate will be responsible for planning, executing, and interpreting experimental work to support analysis and method development for new materials. A Bachelor's degree in chemistry or a related field is required, along with knowledge of various analytical techniques. This full-time position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovation and safety in laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry or related subject is required.
• Final project in analytical chemistry is desirable.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques and interpretation of results is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Execute routine analysis of materials in support of Battery Business.
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment.
• Maintain SHEQ systems and standards in the work area.

Skills

Knowledge of analytical techniques

Excellent organisation skills

Good communication skills

Ability to promote safe behaviour

Education

Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Data analysis software

Job description

12-month temporary role

Monday to Friday; Full-time

Thornton Science Park

Analytical Scientist Main Purpose:

To plan, execute and interpret experimental work to support analysis and method development/validation for new materials. Provide analytical support to growth F&EM projects.

Analytical Scientist Roles and Responsibilities:

• Execute routine analysis of materials in support of Battery Business using various techniques (KF, IC, MS3000, IC, ICP-OES).
• Support maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical equipment in support of other teams. Manage service contracts of the analytical equipment and ensure the chemical inventory and hazard plans are up to date following SHEQ standards.
• Maintain SHEQ systems and standards of their work area, undertake Risk Assessment and write SOPs.
• Understand the commercial relevance of the work undertaken by themselves and to ensure that the work undertaken is of commercial value. Provide quality data and present at the project meetings when required.

Analytical Scientist Qualification and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or related subject.
• Final project in analytical chemistry or similar would be desirable.
• Knowledge of analytical techniques
• Interpretation of results from different analytical techniques and use statistical tools to evaluate the trends.
• Use of Microsoft Office and data analysis software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Excellent organisation skills and independent problem solver.
• Ability to promote safe behaviour and take responsibility for safe lab operations.
• Good knowledge of safe working practices including writing Risk Assessments, procedures and COSHH.
• Good communication skills