Senior Analytical Chemist

TN United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join their dynamic team in Cambridge. In this pivotal role, you will assist in managing lab personnel while ensuring the highest standards of analytical testing. Your expertise in Analytical Chemistry, including practical experience with ICP, OES, and GC, will be crucial in preparing and testing samples. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a leading Testing company, where your insights and management skills can drive team success and innovation in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Relevant degree in a Chemistry-related discipline.
• Proven experience in an Analytical Chemistry Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Highlight significant issues to management and maintain lab equipment.
• Train and manage lab technicians and junior analysts.

Skills

Analytical Chemistry

Gas Chromatography (GC)

Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP)

Optical Emission Spectroscopy (OES)

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

OES Detectors

ICP Equipment

Gas Chromatography Equipment

Job description

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 on a daily basis.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

1. Highlighting significant issues or team accomplishments to the Divisional Manager and/or Laboratory Director, and maintaining 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, Gas Chromatography, OES, ICP.