Senior Chemist

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance related bonus (discretion/

Private medical cover (BUPA)

Generous Annual Leave

Enhanced parental pay

Length of Service Awards

Birthday day off

Discounted Gym Membership

Job summary

SGS is hiring an experienced chemist to join our Middlesbrough laboratory, delivering high-quality environmental and oil & gas testing services. You will analyze water and soil samples and operate analytical instrumentation.

You'll contribute to method development and verification, report results via LIMS, and ensure all work complies with ISO 17025. A Chemistry degree and driving licence are preferred; full-time on-site, 37.5 hours, Mon-Fri.

Qualifications

• Experience in a laboratory environment with analytical instrumentation.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or other regulated laboratory quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Good computer skills, including experience using LIMS or other laboratory software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Analyze water, soil, and environmental samples using a range of organic testing techniques.
• Operate and maintain analytical instrumentation, including GC, GC-MS, and HPLC.
• Developing, validating, and improving test methods to enhance laboratory capability.
• Interpreting and reporting results accurately using our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensuring all testing is carried out in line with ISO 17025 and laboratory quality standards.
• Investigating quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver accurate results and exceptional service to customers.

Skills

GC/GC-MS/HPLC

ISO 17025

Laboratory analysis

Driving licence

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

LIMS

Job description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Middlesbrough
• Hours: 37.5hours per week, Monday-Friday, 9:00am-5:30pm
• Industry:Natural Resources- Environmental and Oil & Gas

Job Description

Are you an experienced chemist looking for your next challenge? Join our growing laboratory team and play a key role in delivering high-quality environmental and oil & gas testing services to customers across a range of industries.

What You'll Be Doing

• Analysing water, soil, and environmental samples using a range of organic testing techniques.
• Operating and maintaining analytical instrumentation, including GC, GC-MS, and HPLC.
• Developing, validating, and improving test methods to enhance laboratory capability.
• Interpreting and reporting results accurately using our Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Ensuring all testing is carried out in line with ISO 17025 and laboratory quality standards.
• Investigating quality issues and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborating with colleagues to deliver accurate results and exceptional service to customers.

Qualifications

We're open to candidates from a variety of chemistry and laboratory backgrounds. If you've worked with analytical instrumentation, environmental testing, oil & gas, petrochemical, water, industrial, or commercial laboratory services, we'd love to hear from you.

• Experience working in a laboratory environment, ideally with GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP, or similar analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or other regulated laboratory quality systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• A qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Good computer skills, including experience using LIMS or other laboratory software.
• Full UK driving licence.

Don't meet every requirement? We'd still encourage you to apply. We're keen to hear from chemists and laboratory professionals from environmental, oil & gas, petrochemical, water, and other analytical testing backgrounds.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (BUPA)
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.