GC Analytical Chemist - Environmental Testing (Flexitime)

Connected Search Group; South Derbyshire; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days' annual leave including bankや

Holiday purchase scheme

Pension plan

Employee discounts

Recognition programmes

Enhanced family leave

Flexitime

On-site parking

Profit sharing

Job summary

Connected Search Group is partnering with a leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire to hire an Analyst ready to advance in GC-based work. You will run GC analyses, keep equipment in top condition, and deliver precise data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput setting.

This role suits someone with 1–2 years in a commercial lab seeking a step up, with 39-hour weeks and flexible start/finish times considered.

Qualifications

• Solid hands-on GC experience in environmental, water, food or industrial QC backgrounds.
• Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices.
• Organised, quality-focused and comfortable in a busy lab environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications.
• Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation and report faults.
• Maintain 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

ISO 17025 understanding

UKAS/MCERTS knowledge

lab discipline/organisation

Tools

GC instrument

Job description

Connected Search Group is partnering with a leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire to hire an Analyst ready to advance in GC-based work. You will run GC analyses, keep equipment in top condition, and deliver precise data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput setting.

This role suits someone with 1–2 years in a commercial lab seeking a step up, with 39-hour weeks and flexible start/finish times considered.