Senior Analytical Chemist

ZipRecruiter; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical laboratory in Manchester seeks a Senior Analytical Chemist to supervise a team and ensure high-quality testing standards. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience with GC and GC-MS instrumentation and a degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry. Responsibilities include leading projects, conducting analyses, and maintaining quality standards.

Qualifications

• Significant experience using GC and GC-MS instrumentation.
• Experience in GC method validation and method optimisation.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and oversee analysis on a range of samples using GC, GC-FID and GC-MS.
• Supervise junior GC Analysts and ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Interpret results and run analytical investigations for non-conformances.

Skills

GC

GC-MS

GC-FID

Analytical Chemistry

Troubleshooting

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Degree in Analytical Chemistry

Job description

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.
• Supervise junior GC Analysts.
• 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.