GC-MS Analytical Chemist – Drinking Water Materials

NSF; Blackwood; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health cover

Company sick pay

Income protection

Employee Assistance Programme

Mental Wellness Day

Volunteering day

Flexible start times

Professional development

Job summary

NSF's Oakdale site in the UK hosts a leading water fittings and materials testing laboratory. We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to apply expertise across varied testing projects that ensure materials used in drinking water are safe.

The role blends hands-on lab work, method development, client support, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. The successful candidate will be a confident GC-MS user, with relevant regulated-lab experience, and excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or related field; strong practical experience
• GC-MS knowledge including unknowns screening and targeted analysis
• Experience in ISO 17025 laboratory environments
• Ability to interpret mass spectra and troubleshoot methods

Responsibilities

• Carry out analytical testing across a wide range of methods
• Oversee leaching studies on materials in contact with drinking water
• Develop and optimise test methods and support accreditation
• Interface with clients, guiding testing projects and resolving queries
• Evaluate data, author reports, and produce technical documentation
• Prepare samples, operate instruments, and perform maintenance
• Support KPI generation, quality systems, and workflow improvements
• Collaborate with teams to plan testing activities and risk assessments

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Communication skills

Troubleshooting

Regulatory awareness

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

ISO 17025 laboratory experience (preferred)

Tools

GC-MS

Mass spectral interpretation

Job description

NSF's Oakdale site in the UK hosts a leading water fittings and materials testing laboratory. We are seeking an Analytical Chemist to apply expertise across varied testing projects that ensure materials used in drinking water are safe.

The role blends hands-on lab work, method development, client support, and ISO/IEC 17025 compliance. The successful candidate will be a confident GC-MS user, with relevant regulated-lab experience, and excellent communication skills to liaise with clients and