Chemist jobs in United Kingdom

Job Description

ABOUT YOU

Primarily the role will work as an integral part of the Technical Team within the Laboratory. On a daily basis you will have the ability to carry out duties including preparation and analysis of samples using a variety of analytical techniques.

Required skills and experience:

• IT literate.
• Strong numeracy skills with the knowledge of calculating and tabulating results.
• Clear written and verbal communications skills with the ability to clearly convey processes, results and key messages and able to build rapport, quickly and effectively.
• Knowledge and application of appropriate systems and procedures relevant to scientific and analytical methodologies, required regulatory standards, research/regulatory procedures and instructions.
• Knowledge of safety procedures, laboratory performance standards, handling chemicals, COSHH.
• Degree level required within relevant science or hold significant experience which has been obtained within a scientific or industry setting.
• Some previous experience in a similar role working in a laboratory environment
• Customer Focused.
• Good knowledge of Chemical and Pharmaceutical Industry and experience of GxP.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

This role will provide you with the opportunity to grow your skills within a closely monitored environment and gain experience of a wide variety of techniques.

Key activities:

• Trained in practical aspects of multiple techniques, competent to generate useful data and to recognise artefacts, and raise these to a supervisor with some ideas of likely causes/investigation steps.
• Experience of performing laboratory investigations.
• Able to follow a variety of complex methods requiring significant interpretation or deviation from established practices.
• Exposure to clients' products and processes, able to work in front of clients with support.
• Problem-solving capability and "can do" attitude.
• Occasional communication directly with clients with standard requests but work normally assigned through Laboratory Manager/Project Manager/Team Leader.
• Competent to plan their own time over extended periods, meeting agreed deadlines and keeping a good level of communication to stakeholders.
• Interest in activities outside of the main role e.g. training or SOP writing.

WHAT WE OFFER

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.