Senior Analytical Chemist

ENTRUST PEOPLE LIMITED; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

ENTRUST PEOPLE LIMITED in Staffordshire is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist for a hands-on role developing methods using ICP-OES and related techniques.

You will maintain instrumentation, calibrations, QC checks and enable method development and validation, with exposure to XRF, XRD and AAS.

Join a busy QC team, contribute to training of staff, and ensure all activities meet Quality and Health & Safety standards in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or related subject.
• Hands-on experience with ICP-OES or ICP-MS.
• Method development and validation experience.
• Knowledge of XRF, XRD and AAS.

Responsibilities

• Developing and validating analytical methods.
• Maintaining instrumentation, calibrations, QC checks, standards.
• Understanding of XRF, XRD, and AAS.
• Ensuring activities align with Quality and H&S standards.
• Training and supporting QC analytical staff.

Skills

Hands-on Chemistry

Quality & H&S compliance

Team training

Education

BSc in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

XRF

XRD

AAS

Job description

Senior Analytical Chemist
Staffordshire
Our NW based client is actively looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist. This is a hands on position where the successful candidate will be developing a range of methods using ICP-OES
Additional responsibilities will include :

• Developing and validating analytical methods
• Understanding of other analytical techniques including XRF, XRD , AAS
• Ensuring all activities are completed in line with Quality and H&S standards
• Working in a busy team environment , supporting the ongoing training of QC analytical staff

30th October, 2026

Senior Analytical Chemist
Staffordshire
Our NW based client is actively looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist. This is a hands on position where the successful candidate will be developing a range of methods using ICP-OES
Additional responsibilities will include :

• Maintaining instrumentation, including calibrations, troubleshooting, QC checks, standards
• Developing and validating analytical methods
• Understanding of other analytical techniques including XRF, XRD , AAS
• Ensuring all activities are completed in line with Quality and H&S standards
• Working in a busy team environment , supporting the ongoing training of QC analytical staff

Applications are invited from candidates with a BSc in Chemistry (or related subject) together with previous hands on skills and experience using ICP-OES or ICP-MS and proven method development and validation experience.

This is a permanent opportunity offering an attractive salary depending on skills and experience.

Role : Permanent

Salary : Attractive (depending on skills and experience)