Senior Chemist

Alfred H Knight; Dundonald; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global independent consulting firm has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemist to join the team in Dundonald, UK. The role involves conducting analyses of fuels and related substances, ensuring quality procedures in the laboratory, and engaging in method development. Candidates should have at least 5 years of analytical laboratory experience, familiarity with techniques like GCMS and ICP-MS, and the ability to lead teams. The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package including pension and life assurance.

Benefits

Pension

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in method validation and development.
• Minimum 5 years experience within a laboratory analytical setting.
• Experience in managing people.

Responsibilities

• Carry out analysis of fuels and related substances.
• Ensure adherence to quality procedures.
• Conduct method development in coal, biomass and chemistry.

Skills

GCMS

ICP-MS

IC

Critical review of technical information

Attention to detail

Communication skills

IT Skills – Microsoft and Google Applications

Leadership

Education

HNC and HND in science related subjects

Science Degree

Job description

Senior Chemist

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Chemist to join our team in Dundonald, UK. In this role you will be responsible for carrying out the analysis of fuels and related substances, ensuring all quality procedures within the solid fuels laboratory are being adhered to.

You will also carry out analytical methods and standard operating practices without supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy. As a senior chemist, you will be expected to ensure that an effective and high quality analytical service is provided and reporting deadlines are met. Additionally, you will be involved in carrying out method development within coal, biomass and chemistry laboratories using a number of analytical instrument techniques.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE

Required Competencies

• Good knowledge and experience working with techniques such as GCMS, ICP-MS and IC.
• Able to critically review technical information and spot root causes and suggest solutions
• High attention to detail
• Able to focus on meeting given deadlines
• Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to work independently and take the initiative
• Able to communicate effectively in a range of different formats and at all levels in the organisation
• Ability to demonstrate literacy and numeracy
• Ability to effectively lead and drive a team
• IT Skills – Microsoft and Google Applications
• Strong quality focus with a strive for excellence

Required Work Experience

• Minimum 3 years experience in method validation and development
• Minimum 5 years experience within a laboratory analytical setting
• Experience in managing people

Required Qualifications

• HNC and HND in science related subjects or equivalent
• Science Degree is desirable.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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