Apprentice Analytical Chemist

Innospec Inc.; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global specialty chemicals company is offering an apprenticeship for a Scientist Level 6 position in Analytical Chemistry in Ellesmere Port, UK. The successful candidate will undergo training in standard analytical processes and work collaboratively in a laboratory setting. Responsibilities include conducting experiments, providing analytical solutions, and ensuring laboratory safety and quality. This role offers a pathway to a career in Analytical Chemistry with substantial support throughout the apprenticeship.

Benefits

Residential stay for Summer Schools

Qualifications

• Ability to conduct experimental laboratory work.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental laboratory work in accordance with international standard test methods.
• Provide analytical solutions to support development chemists.
• Undertake calibration and quality checks to maintain laboratory instrument performance.

Education

Degree With Honours

Job description

Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals. Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 25 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.

• Possible progression to Analytical Chemist
  
  

Initially the successful candidate will be fully trained in standard analytical processes using both wet chemistry and instrumental techniques and will work under the supervision of their mentor and other chemists. A structured training plan will be followed to ensure that at the end of the five-year apprenticeship the candidate will have the skill sets required for a career in Analytical Chemistry.

Main Responsibilities

• Carry out experimental laboratory work in accordance with international standard test methods
• Undertake scientific work to aid in in the development of new products and support customers
• Collate and communicate experimental and analytical results with peers and management
• Provide analytical solutions to support development chemists
• Undertake calibration and quality checks to maintain laboratory instrument performance
• Responsible for regular monthly updates as requested by Analytical Manager
• Ensure laboratory areas are safe and tidy according to local standards
• Must have a focus on deliverables and the ability to work as part of a team
  
  

Scientist Level 6 (Degree With Honours) Apprenticeship Standard

• The apprentice will spend one day per remotely studying
• There are two 'Summer Schools' each one week long in duration at our Canterbury Campus, one in first year and a second in the second year (Innospec will provide accomodation for this residential stay)
  
  

Shifts to be confirmed, 30 minutes unpaid lunch break.

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