Graduate Chemistry Technician

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Campden BRI is seeking a Graduate Chemistry Technician to join our Analytical Services team. You will gain hands-on experience in an active laboratory, supporting testing across food, drink and related materials to understand composition, quality and compliance.

You will work with techniques such as HPLC and LC/MS/MS, develop practical analytical skills, and collaborate with experienced colleagues in a busy lab environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or closely related discipline.
• Interest in developing a career in analytical chemistry.
• Keen to develop experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC/MS/MS and mass spectrometry.
• Careful, methodical approach and importance of accuracy in the laboratory.
• Organised and able to prioritise workload to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and book in samples for analytical testing.
• Carry out routine analysis of samples using techniques such as HPLC and LC/MS/MS.
• Maintain accurate lab records, calculate results and collate data.
• Support the preparation of reports for routine and bespoke analysis.
• Work to laboratory methods and QC records for UKAS-accredited methods.
• Develop knowledge of analytical equipment and assist with maintenance and calibration.
• Assist with troubleshooting methods and equipment as experience develops.
• Respond to client enquiries regarding samples and testing.
• Contribute to proficiency testing and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure testing is completed accurately within agreed timescales.

Job description

Are you a Chemistry graduate looking to start your career in analytical science?

We're looking for a Graduate Chemistry Technician to join our Analytical Services team. Our Analytical team provides testing across a wide range of food, drink and associated materials, helping our clients understand the composition, quality and compliance of their products.

You'll have the opportunity to build your practical analytical skills, including experience with techniques such as HPLC and mass spectrometry, while working alongside experienced colleagues in a busy analytical laboratory.

What you'll be doing

• Prepare and book in samples ready for analytical testing.
• Carry out routine analysis of food and associated materials using instrumental techniques such asHPLC and LC/MS/MS.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records, calculate results and collate analytical data.Support the preparation of reports for routine and bespoke analysis.
• Work to laboratory methods and procedures, maintaining quality and QC records for UKAS-accredited methods.
• Develop your knowledge of analytical equipment and support basic maintenance and calibration activities.
• Assist with troubleshooting analytical methods and equipment as your experience develops.
• Respond to relevant client enquiries regarding samples and testing.
• Contribute to proficiency testing, method development and continuous improvement activities.
• Work with colleagues to ensure testing is completed accurately and within agreed timescales

What we're looking for

• Has a degree in Chemistry or a closely related discipline.
• Has a genuine interest in developing a career inanalytical chemistry.
• Is interested in developing experience with analytical techniques such as HPLC, LC/MS/MS and mass spectrometry.
• Has a careful, methodical approach and understands the importance of accuracy when working in a laboratory.Is organised and able to prioritise their workload to meet deadlines.
• Has good problem-solving skills and is keen to develop confidence troubleshooting laboratory methods and equipment.
• Is comfortable using computers and working with analytical data.
• Communicates clearly and enjoys working collaboratively as part of a team.

Extra information:

Due to our rural location, applicants must hold a full UK driving license and have access to a vehicle.