Chemist

SUEZ; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Sunderland is seeking a Chemist to operate and maintain an AMS system for carbon-14 testing. The role involves producing accredited analytical reports, leading method development, and managing lab stocks. Ideal candidates will have experience with AMS systems and a degree in a relevant science discipline. This is a full-time, on-site position offering opportunities for personal growth and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Family-friendly policies

Excellent remuneration packages

Opportunities for personal growth

Qualifications

• Proven ability to develop and validate analytical methods in line with accreditation standards.
• Strong understanding of UKAS ISO 17025 and quality management systems.
• Safety awareness and commitment to adhering to health and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a single stage AMS system for carbon-14 testing.
• Produce accredited analytical reports under ISO 17025 standards.
• Lead method development and validation for AMS techniques.

Skills

Experience with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Education

Graduate degree in a relevant science discipline

HNC in a relevant science discipline

Job description

What will I be doing?

As our Chemist, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a single stage AMS system configured for carbon-14 testing, along with managing the associated Carbon Extraction and Graphitisation System (CEGS). Your role involves prioritising workloads to meet customer needs, producing accredited analytical reports under ISO 17025 standards, and maintaining the laboratory’s quality management system. You will lead method development and validation for AMS techniques, contribute to UKAS assessments, manage lab stocks, and troubleshoot instrument issues to minimise downtime. Your time will be split between hands-on instrument operation and office-based reporting and quality control activities in the same building.

The working pattern is 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, with flexibility within site hours.
This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Washington Laboratory.

What are the requirements?

• Experience or expertise in operating or working with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and Carbon Extraction and Graphitisation Systems (CEGS)
• Graduate level degree or minimum HNC in a relevant science discipline, suitable for candidates with AMS-related knowledge
• Strong understanding of UKAS ISO 17025 and quality management systems within an analytical laboratory
• Proven ability to develop and validate analytical methods in line with accreditation standards
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude
• Good time management and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
• Safety awareness and commitment to adhering to health and quality standards
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support continual improvement initiatives

Who we are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.
With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications.

*No agencies please*