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Analytical Chemist
Job Posted: 3 hours ago
Salary: £ 26,000 - 30,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Analytical Chemist for a leading analytical and testing service company, based in Derbyshire. Requiring a degree in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Natural Sciences or similar; as well as industrial laboratory experience using chromatographic techniques.
Title: Analytical Chemist
Location: Derby, Derbyshire
Salary: £26,000 - £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Term: Permanent
SRG are currently working with an industry leading analytical and testing service company, who are currently seeking an Analytical Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Derbyshire. This exciting Analytical Chemist opportunity would be well suited to an early career Analyst with in-depth knowledge of GC instrumentation looking to gain significant hands-on experience quickly.
Benefits: Lots of potential to develop skills in GC-MS maintenance and troubleshooting in a supportive and inclusive environment. 6% matched pension, 33 days holiday with the option to buy up to an extra 5 and various rewards schemes; 39 working hours per week, 8:30am - 5:00pm (with flexibility).
Role Description
Analytical testing of a variety of environmental samples using GC-FID and GC-MS instrumentation
Carrying out a range of extraction techniques for sample preparation
Conducting equipment calibration
Maintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and GC-FID instruments
Investigating any OOS or OOT results
Updating SOPs, methods, and other documentation when necessary.Requirements
Recently graduated in Chemistry, Forensic Science, Natural Sciences or similar
Industrial experience using GC-FID or GC-MS techniques (this could be from a placement year or following University)
Experience in an ISO accredited laboratory would be highly advantageous
An obvious passion for analytical chemistry
Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to develop skills further
Excellent communication skills, able to communicate effectively with a multitude of departments
Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.
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Keywords: Analytical Chemist, Laboratory Analyst, QC Analyst, Lab Analyst, Quality Control Analyst, GC, Gas Chromatography, GC-FID, GC-MS, Instrument Troubleshooting, Instrument Maintenance.
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