Senior Analytical Chemist

SRG; Whitefield; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading chemical manufacturer based in Manchester is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to join their lab team. This role requires extensive experience in developing GC-MS and GC-FID methods, along with strong analytical process improvement skills. The ideal candidate will have experience mentoring Analysts and thrive in a supportive environment that prioritizes employee wellbeing. Attractive benefits include enhanced pension, private healthcare, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Enhanced 7.5% matched pension

Private healthcare

Flexible working

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Significant, recent industrial experience developing GC-MS and GC‑FID methods.
• Experience carrying out analytical process improvement projects.
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring and training Analysts.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas.
• Developing, troubleshooting and optimising GC-MS and GC‑FID methods.
• Managing multiple improvement projects.
• Working with the Analytical Manager to prioritise the workload of the team.
• Mentoring and training of Analysts in the team.
• Reverse engineering competitor chemicals to determine composition.
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and GC‑FID instruments.

Skills

Developing GC-MS methods

Developing GC-FID methods

Analytical process improvement

Mentoring Analysts

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Title

Senior Analytical Chemist

Location

Manchester, Greater Manchester

Salary

£37,000 - £40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Overview

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing speciality chemical manufacturer who are now looking to hire a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Manchester. This exciting Senior Analytical Chemist opportunity would be well suited to an Analyst with several years' experience developing GC-MS and GC‑FID methods looking to take a step up and secure a role in a fantastic business who place significant emphasis on employee wellbeing.

Benefits

Enhanced 7.5% matched pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 35 working hours per week with an early finish on Fridays!

Role / Description

• Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areas
• Developing, troubleshooting and optimising GC-MS and GC‑FID methods
• Managing multiple improvement projects
• Working with the Analytical Manager to prioritise the workload of the team
• Mentoring and training of Analysts in the team
• Reverse engineering of competitor chemicals to determine composition
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and GC‑FID instruments

Requirements

• Significant, recent industrial experience developing GC-MS and GC‑FID methods
• Experience carrying out analytical process improvement projects
• Demonstrable experience of mentoring and training Analysts
• Experience in an ISO accredited laboratory would be highly advantageous
• Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
• Able to multi‑task and change priorities quickly depending on business need

Application

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to [e-mail] to view our other vacancies. For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Amy on 07979 020974.

Keywords

Senior Analytical Chemist, Laboratory Analyst, QC Analyst, Lab Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, GC, Gas Chromatography, GC‑FID, GC‑MS, Method Development, Method Optimisation, Method Troubleshooting, Method Validation, Instrument Troubleshooting, Instrument Maintenance.

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