Senior ICP Analyst / Chemist

taylorollinson Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading contract testing company as a Senior Analytical Chemist, where your expertise in inorganic analysis will be valued. This role offers the opportunity to work with advanced techniques like ICP-MS and contribute to a dynamic team focused on high-quality laboratory services. You'll be involved in analyzing agrochemical samples, supporting method development, and ensuring smooth project execution. With a commitment to fostering long-term careers, this organization provides a supportive environment for professional growth. If you're ready for a new challenge in a fast-paced lab, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career progression support

Permanent position

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent is essential for applicants.
• Proven experience in accredited testing laboratories is required.

Responsibilities

• Analyze agrochemical samples and manage data uploads to LIMS.
• Oversee method development and validation projects.

Skills

Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS)

Wet Chemistry

Spectroscopy (IR, UV-VIS)

Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA)

Sample Preparation

Data Analysis

Team Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

Laboratory Equipment

LIMS (Laboratory Information Management System)

Job description

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offers laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their inorganic analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in inorganic analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company that can foster a long-term career, then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited inorganic analytical testing facility (ISO / UKAS). As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing agrochemical samples via established trace inorganics processes and subsequent data analysis + uploading to LIMS.
• Using ICP-MS, wet chemistry, spectroscopy (IR, UV-VIS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), wet chemistry and other analysis equipment.
• Liaising with other analysts and sample preparation teams to ensure projects run smoothly and on time.
• Overseeing and supporting method development and validation projects.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Training new staff on processes.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable applicants will have:

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential – those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using ICP-MS and techniques such as IR, UV-VIS, wet chemistry, TGA (essential).
• Proven experience with sample preparation for inorganic analysis (digestion, solvent extractions etc) (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

To Apply

If you would like to apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Charlie Cox on 07903 204577 or [e-mail]