Senior Analytical Chemist

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency); Alton; In loco; GBP 38.000 - 40.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency) in Alton is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to act as the analytical backbone of the business. You will support R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams, maintain key instruments and develop robust analytical methods.

The role requires hands-on GC/MS experience, familiarity with HPLC/ICP-MS/UV-Vis, GLP/GMP exposure, and strong communication. You will ensure data reliability, drive quality, and help keep production moving.

Competenze

• Experience across a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Strong method development skills.
• Hands-on GC/MS experience.
• Experience with HPLC, ICP-MS, UV/Vis, chromatography or wet chemistry.
• Background in GLP/GMP environments.
• Clear, confident communication.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Collaborative approach across all levels of the organisation.

Mansioni

• Be the analytical powerhouse supporting R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams.
• Own the maintenance, calibration and performance of key analytical instruments.
• Develop, refine and implement analytical methods that raise the bar.
• Keep the organisation ahead of the curve by tracking new analytical technologies and techniques.
• Deliver high‑quality testing.
• Troubleshoot production issues with sharp scientific insight.
• Champion Health & Safety and Quality compliance across all lab activities.

Conoscenze

Analytical chemistry

Method development

GC/MS

HPLC

ICP-MS

UV/Vis

GLP/GMP

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Strumenti

GC/MS

Descrizione del lavoro

Senior Analytical Chemist

Full Time • Permanent

Alton

£38k - £40k depending on experience

What You’ll Do

• Be the analytical powerhouse supporting R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams.
• Own the maintenance, calibration and performance of key analytical instruments.
• Develop, refine and implement analytical methods that raise the bar.
• Keep the organisation ahead of the curve by tracking new analytical technologies and techniques.
• Deliver high‑quality testing.
• Troubleshoot production issues with sharp scientific insight.
• Champion Health & Safety and Quality compliance across all lab activities.

What You Bring

• Experience across a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Strong method development skills.
• Hands‑on experience with GC/MS (a must).
• Experience with one or more of: HPLC, ICP/MS, UV/Vis, chromatography, wet chemistry.
• Background in GLP/GMP environments.
• Clear, confident communication
• A problem‑solver’s mindset and the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.
• A collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across all levels of the organisation.

Why This Role Matters

You will be the analytical backbone of the business — the person who ensures data is reliable, equipment is performing and problems get solved fast. Your expertise will directly influence product development, quality, and operational success