Chemist

Hudson Shribman; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Scientific Recruitment Agency seeks a Graduate Chemist to join an inorganic quality laboratory in the City of London. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry and have knowledge of analytical techniques. The role includes shift work with training provided. Interested candidates should apply to Alison Basson and reference ABJ7661.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field required.
• Industrial Chemistry background or lab experience desirable.
• Experience with inorganic analytical techniques from a university project or experience.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the operation of the quality laboratory through analysis of samples.
• Develop and validate analytical test methods.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements and ISO standards.

Skills

Knowledge of Quality systems

Testing methods and equipment operation

Analytical techniques e.g., IC, ICP, GC-MS

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

IC

ICP

GC-MS

XRF

Job description

Graduate Chemist (Shift Work) c38k

South East ABJ7661

Looking for a graduate chemistry role? Don’t mind mixed shift work including nights?

Have you got your own transport?

Full training given to a chemistry graduate

An analytical chemist is urgently required to contribute to the efficient operation of the inorganic quality laboratory by the accurate and timely analysis of samples. As an inorganic chemist you will support process and product development work assist in customer support activities and assist the laboratory supervisor.

Because of the nature of the shift work this can lead to long hours (but a higher salary) includes night shifts and day shifts on a rota.

Onsite role: Training given

Responsibilities

• Knowledge of Quality systems, testing methods and equipment operation in connection with inorganic chemistry e.g., IC, ICP, ICP-OES, GC-MS XRF.
• Recording of analytical data.
• Development of analytical test methods.
• Carrying out analytical projects, producing suitable reports on completion.
• Analysis of samples
• Passing/failing products on the basis of predetermined analytical values
• Calibration and Standardisation
• Development of analytical test methods
• The regular routine calibration of instruments and equipment.
• Through reference, research and experimentation devise methods to analyse specific properties of products.
• Generate Standard Operating Procedures, reflecting precisely the working practices carried out in the lab.
• Maintain reagent stock levels.
• Through the diligent use of manuals, develop a basic knowledge of the principles and operation of analytical instruments, to enable correct routine operation, maintenance, and repairs.
• Carry out routine checks on the levels of consumable items for equipment.
• Replace gas cylinders when they approach empty, after isolating equipment as necessary.
• Ensure compliance with our ISO standards.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.

The shift pattern is 2 days/ 2 nights (4 On 4 Off Shift Pattern) -'the shift'

Because of the shifts OWN transport is recommended

Qualifications and Experience

• Degree Chemistry or related field.
• Industrial Chemistry Background or lab experience desirable (but training could be given to a graduate)
• Experience or understanding of inorganic analytical techniques e.g., IC, ICP GC-MS XRF etc - from a university project or experience

If you are interested in this position please apply to:

Alison Basson at Hudson Shribman Scientific Recruitment, Ref: ABJ7661