Senior Analytical Chemist - Environmental Testing

SGS; Billingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus

Private medical cover

Pension scheme

Annual leave

Retailer discounts

Maternity/paternity pay

Length of Service Awards

Christmas Vouchers

Health & Wellbeing initiatives

Birthday day off

Gym membership

Job summary

SGS is hiring in the United Kingdom for a laboratory analyst role focused on analysing water, soil and environmental samples with GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC and related techniques. You will develop methods, maintain instruments and ensure results are reported via LIMS while upholding ISO 17025 standards.

We welcome candidates from diverse chemistry backgrounds who can contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement within a leading testing, inspection and certification company.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment with analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or similar quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A chemistry-related qualification is required.
• Good computer skills and experience with laboratory software.

Responsibilities

• Analyse water, soil and environmental samples using organic testing techniques.
• Operate and maintain GC, GC-MS and HPLC instrumentation.
• Develop, validate and improve test methods to enhance laboratory capability.
• Interpret and report results accurately using LIMS.
• Ensure testing complies with ISO 17025 and quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues to deliver accurate results and exceptional service to customers.

Skills

GC-MS

GC-FID

HPLC

LC-MS

ICP

Analytical methods

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

SGS is hiring in the United Kingdom for a laboratory analyst role focused on analysing water, soil and environmental samples with GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC and related techniques. You will develop methods, maintain instruments and ensure results are reported via LIMS while upholding ISO 17025 standards.

We welcome candidates from diverse chemistry backgrounds who can contribute to quality assurance and continuous improvement within a leading testing, inspection and certification company.