Chemist

Pursuit Recruitment Ltd; Witham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a motivated Chemist to join their team in Witham. This role involves performing daily analytical tasks, developing laboratory skills, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate will hold a recent degree in Chemistry or a related field and possess strong mathematical and communication skills. With a focus on teamwork and accuracy, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow within the science and research industry. Join a supportive environment where your contributions will help shape the future of scientific research!

Benefits

Pension contributions

Annual Leave: 24 days

Life Assurance

Group Income Protection

Employee Assistance Program

Cycle to Work Flex

Qualifications

• Recent degree or A Level in Chemistry is essential.
• Strong mathematical skills and IT literacy are required.

Responsibilities

• Develop good laboratory techniques and ensure quality standards.
• Calculate results accurately and follow established methods.

Skills

Chemistry

Mathematical Accuracy

Laboratory Techniques

Teamwork

Communication

IT Literacy

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related Science

A Level in Chemistry or related Science

Job description

We are working with a client in the Witham area who are looking for a Chemist to join their growing team. You will be responsible for carrying out duties to daily analytical requirements, whilst gaining knowledge and expertise in the science and research industry.

Hours of work: 06:00-13:00 & 13:00-20:00 alternating weeks

You will need to be able to drive and be a car owner or reside in the Witham area, as there is no public transport that will accommodate the shift pattern.

To be considered for this Chemist role, you will need the below skills and experience:

• Recent Degree / A Level in Chemistry or related Science
• Skill to work to a satisfactory level of mathematical accuracy.
• Ability to prepare and analyse with speed and accuracy.
• The ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to exercise discretion and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate with Company personnel at all levels.
• Ability to work in an organised and disciplined manner. All duties must be carried out in accordance with the Company’s policies, Health and Safety and Environmental policies and the Company’s accreditation and quality systems.
• IT Literate.

Duties:

• To develop good laboratory techniques and manipulation skills.
• To ensure that work is carried out in strict conformance with instructions, established methods, and quality standards.
• To calculate and ensure results are understood and, when directed, checked.
• To gain knowledge of methods of preparation or analysis and to be able to follow them accurately under the supervision of the chemist.
• To learn and apply safe working practices, and to develop a full understanding of the application of the COSHH regulations.

Benefits:

• Pension: 3.5% employee minimum contribution with 5% employer contribution; 3.5% employee contribution with 8% Employer contribution for Senior grades (Band 3 and above).
• EE contributions via salary sacrifice.
• Annual Leave: 24 days, rising to 25 days in 2024 (plus bank holidays).
• Life Assurance: 3x cover for non-pension members of AE scheme under Band 3 (8x cover for Pension Scheme members).
• Group Income Protection: All employees. 26 week deferred period, 50% of salary for up to 5 years.
• Employee Assistance Program: Basic plan/zero cost, provided as part of Life Assurance.
• Cycle to Work Flex: Self Funded Via Vivup.

If you are interested in applying for this Chemist role or would like to know more, please call us at Pursuit Resources Group on 01245 632500.