Lab Chemist

Grupo Tradebe; Newport; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Newport is looking for a Lab Technician to analyze samples and maintain compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have an HNC/BSc in Chemistry and be ready to work collaboratively across teams. The role offers a competitive salary of £26,500, an annual bonus, and flexible benefits, making it a great opportunity for those passionate about sustainability and circular economy.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Contributory Pension

Flexible benefits platform

Qualifications

• HNC / BSc Chemistry or equivalent experience required.
• Desirable: Laboratory experience in waste or water analysis.
• Desirable: Knowledge of Waste Frame Directive.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples according to site procedures.
• Communicate abnormal results to Senior Chemist.
• Maintain accurate records in SAP.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Knowledge of Waste Frame Directive

Education

HNC / BSc in Chemistry

Tools

SAP

ICP-OES

Spectrophotometry

Titration

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!

The successful candidate will be required to analyse samples submitted to the main laboratory according to site procedures as well as to keep the Senior Chemist, Laboratory Manager and Site Management of any abnormal results, collaborate across departments, communicating their own work to internal customers and to record the results in the internal SAP systems, and keep them in a well organised filing system.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• To always adhere to Health & Safety rules and compliance with relevant regulations, promptly flagging non‑conformances.
• Maintain calibration records.
• Ensure accurate performance of laboratory equipment and report issues where they arise.
• Book and analyse samples submitted to the laboratory according to set priorities.
• Assist other team members in the completion of priority work.
• Accurately record data in SAP and any relevant digital or physical systems.
• Promptly communicate results to the appropriate internal customers.
• Collaborate across local, national and global Tradebe teams for operational and project work.
• Produce reports and assist in company projects as required.
• Liaise with internal and external laboratories where required.
• Ensure confidentiality of all information to which they are party.
• Perform all other reasonable duties and tasks as requested.

Main analytical techniques used will be :

• ICP‑OES
• IC
• AA
• Steam distillation
• Titration
• Spectrophotometry
• Flashpoint

Do you have what it takes?

• Essential – HNC / BSc Chemistry, equivalent experience (qualifications or in another science are considered).
• Desirable – Laboratory experience in waste or water analysis (not essential as training will be provided).
• Desirable – Knowledge of the Waste Frame Directive / experience on analysis of hazardous waste (not essential as training will be provided).

What's in for you?

• Competitive salary – £26,500.
• Annual bonus.
• 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).

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

Ready to make a difference? Apply now!

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EEO Statement

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