Senior Environmental Chemist: Lead Method Development

Smithers Careers; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private Medical Insurance

Employer-matched pension contributions

Eyecare vouchers

Ride to Work scheme

Life assurance cover

Employee Assistance Programme

Free mortgage advice service

Job summary

Smithers Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Chemist for its Analytical Chemistry team in Harrogate. The role focuses on leading complex analytical methods primarily for environmental and regulatory purposes. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of method development and validation, especially in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client interaction, and requires a minimum educational qualification of a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a related field.

This opportunity comes with benefits like Private Medical Insurance and employer-matched pension contributions.

Qualifications

• Practical experience in analytical method development within a laboratory.
• Strong hands-on expertise with LC-MS/MS and GC instrumentation.
• Experience working with pharmaceuticals or agrochemicals.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and validate analytical methods for environmental samples.
• Act as Study Director for analytical studies.
• Engage with clients to deliver scientific results.

Skills

Analytical method development

LC-MS/MS expertise

GC instrumentation

Client interaction

Education

BSc, MSc or PhD in Chemistry or related discipline

Job description

Smithers Careers is seeking an experienced Senior Environmental Chemist for its Analytical Chemistry team in Harrogate. The role focuses on leading complex analytical methods primarily for environmental and regulatory purposes. Ideal candidates will possess strong knowledge of method development and validation, especially in pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.

The position emphasizes technical leadership, client interaction, and requires a minimum educational qualification of a BSc, MSc, or PhD in a related field.

This opportunity comes with benefits like Private Medical Insurance and employer-matched pension contributions.