Senior Analytical Chemist: GC/MS Expert for R&D & QA

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency); Alton; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency) in Alton is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to act as the analytical backbone of the business. You will support R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams, maintain key instruments and develop robust analytical methods.

The role requires hands-on GC/MS experience, familiarity with HPLC/ICP-MS/UV-Vis, GLP/GMP exposure, and strong communication. You will ensure data reliability, drive quality, and help keep production moving.

Qualifications

• Experience across a broad range of analytical chemistry techniques.
• Strong method development skills.
• Hands-on GC/MS experience.
• Experience with HPLC, ICP-MS, UV/Vis, chromatography or wet chemistry.
• Background in GLP/GMP environments.
• Clear, confident communication.
• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to juggle multiple priorities under pressure.
• Collaborative approach across all levels of the organisation.

Responsibilities

• Be the analytical powerhouse supporting R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams.
• Own the maintenance, calibration and performance of key analytical instruments.
• Develop, refine and implement analytical methods that raise the bar.
• Keep the organisation ahead of the curve by tracking new analytical technologies and techniques.
• Deliver high‑quality testing.
• Troubleshoot production issues with sharp scientific insight.
• Champion Health & Safety and Quality compliance across all lab activities.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Method development

GC/MS

HPLC

ICP-MS

UV/Vis

GLP/GMP

Communication

Problem solving

Collaboration

Tools

GC/MS

Job description

HR Dept (Recruitment Agency) in Alton is seeking a Senior Analytical Chemist to act as the analytical backbone of the business. You will support R&D, QA/QC, Technical and Regulatory teams, maintain key instruments and develop robust analytical methods.

The role requires hands-on GC/MS experience, familiarity with HPLC/ICP-MS/UV-Vis, GLP/GMP exposure, and strong communication. You will ensure data reliability, drive quality, and help keep production moving.