Senior Analytical Chemist

PE Global; Reading; On-site; GBP 48,216,000 - 55,104,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is recruiting a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading. This is a 12 month contract.

The role focuses on routine analyses using HPLC and IC, with potential training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods. The candidate will operate LIMS/ELN/QPulse and other software packages (OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter, MassLynx), ensure data integrity, and support client quotations while maintaining quality

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific subject.
• Hands-on lab work experience in an analytical environment.
• Experience with HPLC and IC preferred.
• Experience working to strict quality control systems.
• Good written and verbal communication; well-organised and can multitask.

Responsibilities

• Perform a range of routine analyses and report results.
• Schedule and carry out chemical analyses as per quality standards.
• Operate basic lab equipment and use LIMS/ELN/QPulse systems.
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Cross-train in different laboratories as needed.
• Assist in client quotes and contribute to site safety and housekeeping.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory instrumentation

Quality systems

Documentation

Education

Degree in a scientific subject

Tools

LIMS

ELN

QPulse

OpenLab

Chromeleon

Chemstation

MassHunter

MassLynx

HPLC

IC

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading.

This is an initial 12 month contract position.

Pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE

The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods.

Duties of the role/Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results.
• Perform a range of routine analysis.
• To perform analytical work following validation protocols.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory’s LIMS system, ELN and QPulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter and MassLynx.
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required.
• Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
• Participate in the preparation of client quotes.

Education/Experience

• Qualifications required: Degree in a scientific subject
• Level of experience: Some experience working in an analytical lab environment.
• Hands on lab work experience. Ideally IC and/or HPLC experience.
• Experience working to stringent Quality Control systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently.

***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK***