Characterisation Chemist

G&P Group; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working arrangements

Long-term career progression

Job summary

G&P Group in Birmingham is seeking a Characterisation Chemist to support analytical testing, method development, and quality activities across its expanding manufacturing operations. You will work closely with technical and operations teams to ensure data integrity and compliance with ISO/IEC 17025 standards.

The role offers flexible working arrangements and clear opportunities for long-term career progression within a fast-growing advanced manufacturing company investing in sustainable

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related scientific discipline.
• Experience in an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environment.
• Strong analytical chemistry background with ICP-OES experience.
• Experience with metal digestion techniques using hot plate and/or microwave methods.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Understanding of laboratory quality standards and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise analytical test methods, including ICP-OES.
• Prepare samples, standards, and calibration solutions for analysis.
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment.
• Plan, coordinate, and perform laboratory testing activities.
• Analyse data, interpret results, and communicate findings.
• Maintain laboratory records and technical documentation.
• Support laboratory compliance and quality management activities.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process development projects.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

ICP-OES

Data interpretation

Attention to detail

Quality compliance

Lab teamwork

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES instrumentation

Metal digestion (hot plate/microwave)

Job description

Are you an experienced Analytical or Characterisation Chemist looking to play a key role in developing advanced materials technologies within a growing manufacturing business?

We're partnering with an innovative Birmingham-based technology manufacturer seeking a Characterisation Chemist to support analytical testing, method development, and laboratory quality activities across its expanding operations.

This is an exciting opportunity for a chemistry professional with strong analytical laboratory experience to join a business investing heavily in innovative manufacturing technologies and sustainable industrial solutions.

What's on offer:

• Flexible working arrangements
• Long-term career progression within a rapidly growing business

The business

Our client is a pioneering advanced manufacturing company developing innovative technologies for sustainable industrial applications.

With ambitious growth plans, significant investment, and a collaborative culture, the business offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects whilst building a long-term career within a highly specialised sector.

The role

As a Characterisation Chemist, you will be responsible for analytical testing, laboratory method development, and quality activities to support manufacturing and process development programmes. Working closely with technical and operational teams, you will ensure testing is carried out accurately and efficiently whilst maintaining compliance with laboratory and quality standards.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise analytical test methods, including ICP-OES techniques
• Prepare samples, standards, and calibration solutions for analysis
• Operate, maintain, and calibrate laboratory equipment
• Plan, coordinate, and perform laboratory testing activities
• Analyse data, interpret results, and communicate findings
• Maintain laboratory records and technical documentation
• Support laboratory compliance and quality management activities
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and process development projects

What we're looking for:

• Experience working within an ISO/IEC 17025 accredited laboratory environment
• Strong analytical chemistry experience, including ICP-OES methodologies
• Experience with metal digestion techniques using hot plate and/or microwave methods
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong understanding of laboratory quality standards and compliance requirements
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and Word
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• A proactive and hands-on approach with a willingness to support a growing business
• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• Experience developing and validating analytical methods
• Experience within advanced manufacturing, metals, materials, automotive, aerospace, pharmaceutical, or process industries
• Knowledge of quality control and continuous improvement methodologies

Location

Primarily based at the company's Birmingham site in Tyseley, with occasional travel to a second Birmingham location as required. Candidates should be flexible and willing to work across both sites depending on business needs.

If you're looking to join an innovative and rapidly growing manufacturing business where your expertise will contribute to the development of advanced technologies and future-focused solutions, we'd love to hear from you.

G&P is an equal opportunities employer and do not discriminate on the grounds of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age.