Chemist - Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)
Location: Washington, (On-site)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 + up to 10% bonus + excellent benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (with flexibility)
The Opportunity
I'm currently working with a highly regarded waste and recycling organisation to recruit a Chemist with experience in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-equipped laboratory in the North East, supporting advanced analytical testing using cutting-edge instrumentation.
This role would suit a recent graduate or early-career professional with relevant AMS exposure who is looking to build their expertise in a supportive and technically advanced environment.
What's on Offer
In return, you will receive a competitive package and the opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking organisation that invests in its people.
Salary up to £42,000
Performance-related bonus (up to 10%)
Company pension scheme
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Structured training and development plans
Access to a wide range of additional benefits
The Role
As a Chemist within the laboratory team, you will play a key role in the operation and ongoing development of AMS-based analytical services, particularly focused on carbon-14 analysis.
Key responsibilities include:
Operating and maintaining a single-stage AMS system
Managing carbon extraction and graphitisation processes (CEGS)
Producing accurate, high-quality analytical reports in line with ISO 17025 standards
Supporting and maintaining the laboratory's quality management system
Leading or contributing to method development and validation activities
Assisting with external accreditation processes, including UKAS assessments
Troubleshooting instrumentation issues and minimising downtime
Managing laboratory consumables and stock levels
This is a varied role combining hands-on laboratory work with office-based reporting and quality activities.
About You
My client is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a strong scientific foundation and a passion for analytical chemistry.
You will ideally have:
Experience or academic exposure to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and/or carbon extraction techniques
A degree (or minimum HNC) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
A solid understanding of ISO 17025 and quality systems in an analytical environment
Experience or knowledge of analytical method development and validation
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
The ability to manage workloads effectively and work both independently and within a small team
A proactive attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards
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