Senior Analytical Chemist

Hyper Recruitment Solutions; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Testing company in the Cambridge area is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist. In this role, you will assist in managing a laboratory team, ensuring safety protocols, and preparing samples using key analytical techniques. Candidates must have a relevant degree and proven experience in an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a Chemistry-related discipline.
• Proven industry experience in an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
• Practical experience with ICP, OES, and GC, preferably in CRO.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining laboratory equipment and ensuring safety compliance.
• Training and managing progress of lab technicians and junior analysts.
• Preparing and testing samples using OES detectors, ICP, and GC.

Skills

Practical experience with ICP

Practical experience with OES

Practical experience with GC

Training and managing lab technicians

Education

Relevant degree in a Chemistry-related discipline

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Role Overview

We are currently looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join a leading Testing company based in the Cambridge area. As the Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for assisting the team leader with people management responsibilities for the team on a daily basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Your duties as the Senior Analytical Chemist will be varied; however, the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

1. Highlighting to the Divisional Manager and/or Laboratory Director any significant issues or team accomplishments. Maintaining the laboratory equipment in accordance with safety certification and operating manuals.
2. Training and managing the progress of lab technicians and junior analysts in the laboratory.
3. Assisting in resolving issues or questions, and interacting professionally with other departments and stakeholders.
4. Preparing and testing samples using OES detectors, ICP, and GC.

Role Requirements

To be successful in your application for the Senior Analytical Chemist position, we are looking for the following qualifications and experience:

1. A relevant degree in a Chemistry-related discipline.
2. Proven industry experience in an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.
3. Practical experience with ICP, OES, and GC, preferably within a CRO environment.

Key Words: CRO, Pharmaceutical, Analytical Chemistry, Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, OES, ICP.