Senior Analytical Chemist
Location - Bedfordshire
Sector - Inorganic
Salary - £26,000 - £35,000
Contract - Full time and permanent
Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer 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 who 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.
*Liaise 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.