Senior Analytical Chemist

Rowland Talent Solutions; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical laboratory in Manchester is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to lead projects and supervise a small team. The role involves conducting analyses using GC, GC-FID, and GC-MS, ensuring quality standards, and interpreting results. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry and significant experience with GC instrumentation.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

GC

GC-MS

GC-FID

Analytical Chemistry

Method Validation

Method Optimisation

Analytical Method Development

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Job description

Full Job Description

We have an opportunity for a Senior Analytical Chemist to work for a 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:

1. Conduct and oversee analysis on a range of samples using GC, GC-FID, and GC-MS.
2. Carry out troubleshooting and maintenance activities on GC.
3. Ensure quality standards are maintained.
4. 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 that 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.