Lab Chemist

TRADEBE; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £28,275.20 p.a.

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Tradebe is seeking a Laboratory Chemist for the Gwent Waste Management Centre in Newport. You will analyze water-based waste and process samples, ensuring timely, accurate results for internal and external customers. The role requires attention to detail, problem-solving, and teamwork in a safe lab environment.

You will gain experience with ICP-OES, IC, UHPLC-HRAMS and related techniques while supporting continuous improvement within the lab. A competitive salary and benefits package are offered.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or related science.
• Strong safety awareness and handling hazardous materials.
• Organisational skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Work safely following SHEQ standards.
• Sample handling from receipt to disposal and reporting.
• Maintain records both physically and digitally.
• Investigate non-conforming materials and analytical issues.
• Maintain and calibrate lab equipment per SOPs.
• Plan workload and support colleagues.
• Contribute to lab projects and improvement initiatives.
• Handle confidential business and technical information.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

MS Office / IT skills

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

Job description

Discover Tradebe

Tradebe is a group of industrial businesses with the commitment of creating a more sustainable planet and making significant contributions to human wellbeing. In the UK, we are leaders focused on recycling, energy recovery and circular economy, managing all different environmental liabilities in a sustainable way.

What will you do? Make an impact!

As a Laboratory Chemist you will be responsible for the timely and accurate analysis and interpretation of various hazardous water-based waste and process samples in our Gwent Waste Management Centre's laboratory in Newport, providing a valuable service for both internal and external customers. The ideal candidate will bring a keen eye for detail while being pragmatic in problem solving and demonstrate a strong ability to work flexibly in a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Work safely at all times, demonstrating a commitment to Safety, Health, Environment and Quality (SHEQ) standards, confidently challenging anything that looks wrong
• Take a sample from the beginning of its journey to its end, from receipt and booking through its analysis, reporting and disposal
• Accurately record and maintain traceable records physically and digitally using various systems
• Promptly escape and investigate non-conforming materials, unexpected analytical results or quality concerns
• Maintain laboratory equipment and calibrations in line with local SOPs and manufacturer guidance
• Plan and prioritise your own workload while providing support to colleagues and adapting to changing business priorities
• Maintain housekeeping standards and contribute to related improvement initiatives
• Contribute to laboratory projects, continuous improvement initiatives and wider business activities as required
• Handle business, customer and technical information with professionalism and confidentiality
• Undertake other reasonable duties to support the laboratory and wider business

Analytical Techniques

You will gain experience using a variety of analytical techniques, including but not limited to:

• ICP-OES
• IC
• UHPLC-HRAMS
• AOX Analyser
• Steam Distillation
• Titration
• Spectrophotometry
• Flash Point Analysis

Do you have what it takes?

Required Skills, Qualifications and Experience

• BSc in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline, or equivalent relevant experience
• Strong awareness of laboratory safety and chemical hazards
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail
• Competent in Microsoft Office and general IT systems
• A professional, flexible and team-focused approach

Desireable

• Experience of laboratory analysis within environmental, waste or water sectors
• Knowledge of the Waste Framework Directive or hazardous waste legislation
• Prior use of SAP for data entry

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus - up to £28,275.20
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)

Tradebe is committed to guaranteeing selection processes based on merit and skills free of any bias based on age, gender, sexual orientation, religion, or nationality. We believe in equal opportunities, and we work for it.