Our client is a global manufacturer of Petrochemicals, with a core product range in acetic acid and acetic anhydride. Due to continued growth of the business, they are now looking to recruit an Analytical Scientist to join a team which leads the delivery of both general analytical and specialist analytical capabilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner. You will be Laboratory based, with experience including the use of analytical solutions to Petrochemicals based challenges in one or more of the following analytical technique areas: Elemental Analysis, Chromatography, spectroscopy.
Responsibilities
* Provide an analytical development and advice service alongside troubleshooting assistance as required
* Support the development of analytical techniques to meet the existing and future needs of customers including manufacturing teams and research programs.
* Take a lead in all HSSE issues within the analytical laboratory and contribute to the development of an HSSE culture fully aligned with the goals
* Work with customers to understand analytical requirements and then either personally carry out sample analysis or oversee the execution of the agreed analytical programme
* Ensure the quality, standard and timeliness of the work carried out meets customer expectations and take proactive steps to deal with issues where they occur
* Advise customers on the most efficient delivery of the required analytical information taking costs of internal and external provision into account
* Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and provide creative solutions and ability to prioritse and set clear direction and boundaries
Experience & Qualifications
* MSc in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry
* Hold 5+ years of industrial experience working within Analytical roles
* Strong understanding of a wide range of analytical technique areas and their application to industrial manufacturing processes
* Deep knowledge of the industrial process chemistry including catalysis
* Understanding of the main business drivers and opportunities for process development
* Demonstrated ability to develop new analytical techniques
* Understanding of project processes with experience of major capital projects an advantage
* Appreciation of process, mechanical, materials and engineering disciplines and experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
* Strong business and commercial acumen