Senior Analytical Chemist

JR United Kingdom; Bolton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical laboratory in Manchester is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist. The ideal candidate will lead a small team, manage analytical testing, and ensure compliance with quality standards. Candidates should hold a degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and possess significant experience with GC and GC-MS. This role requires expertise in method validation and optimisation. Act now to join this exciting team!

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry.
• Significant experience using GC and GC-MS instrumentation.
• Experience in GC method validation and optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small team of Lab Analysts.
• Conduct analysis on samples using GC, GC-FID and GC-MS.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained and projects are completed on time.

Skills

GC

GC-MS

Analytical Chemistry

Method Validation

Method Optimisation

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Quality Standards

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

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Senior Analytical Chemist, bolton, greater manchester

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Client:

Rowland Talent Solutions

Location:

bolton, greater manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Views:

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Posted:

06.06.2025

Expiry Date:

21.07.2025

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Job Description:

We have an opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist to work for leading Analytical laboratory in Manchester.

The role:

As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will take the lead on projects and supervise a small team of Lab Analysts. You will ensure all testing (GC, GC-FID and GC-MS) is carried out to the required quality standards and projects are completed on time.

Duties include:

• Conduct and oversee analysis on a range of samples using GC, GC-FID and GC-MS.
• Carry out troubleshooting and maintenance activities on GC.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Interpret results and run analytical investigations for non-conformances.

Ideal candidates for the Senior Analytical Chemist role will be degree qualified in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and have significant experience using GC and GC-MS instrumentation.

You must have experience in GC method validation and method optimisation. Analytical method development is highly desirable.

To apply for the Senior Analytical Chemist role please send your CV to Peter at Rowland Talent.

Please note full right to work in the UK is a requirement for this role (My client is not able to sponsor visas)

Key words: Lab Analyst, Analytical Chemist, Chemistry, GC, Senior Scientist, GC-MS, GC-FID.