GC Analytical Chemist – Environmental Testing

Connected MedTech; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including bank/c

Holiday purchase scheme - buy up to 5*

Enhanced family leave (maternity, pF)

Pension plan

Discounts

Employee recognition programmes

Job summary

Connected MedTech in South Derbyshire is seeking an Analytical Chemist (GC) to join its busy organics department. You will own GC-based analyses and deliver accurate data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput production environment.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on GC experience looking for the next step, with training from day one and opportunities to contribute to quality investigations, records, and training new team members.

Qualifications

• Some commercial lab experience, 1–2 years, and seeking the next move.
• Hands-on GC experience in environmental, water, food or industrial QC contexts.
• Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices.
• Organised, quality-focused and able to work in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation, reporting faults promptly.
• Maintain good laboratory practice and compliance with UKAS (ISO 17025) and MCERTS requirements.
• Keep accurate records - batch sheets, equipment logs, training records and quality documentation.
• Support quality investigations: PT results, QC charts, issues log and limit reviews.
• Assist with training new team members as you develop.

Skills

GC analysis

UKAS/ISO 17025 understanding

Lab quality focus

Tools

GC instrumentation

Job description

Connected MedTech in South Derbyshire is seeking an Analytical Chemist (GC) to join its busy organics department. You will own GC-based analyses and deliver accurate data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput production environment.

This role is ideal for someone with hands-on GC experience looking for the next step, with training from day one and opportunities to contribute to quality investigations, records, and training new team members.