Overview
Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Group ICP Technical Chemist to join our Laboratory in Liverpool, UK.
The Group ICP teams use both Optical and Mass ICP spectrometers to analyse a broad range of materials and commodities for our clients. The department provides a critical function of AHK’s laboratory services.
Responsibilities
* Reporting to the Group ICP Technical Manager, provide expert technical, operational, and method development support to ICP teams worldwide.
* Take a proactive leadership role in driving method development projects and continuous improvements, ensuring efficient, accurate, and timely analytical results that meet client expectations and reporting deadlines.
* Provide operational support to meet the day-to-day requirements of the Group ICP laboratories where necessary.
* Provide technical advice and support to Group laboratory staff as required on technical problems, acting in a "troubleshooting" capacity to all.
About Alfred H Knight
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people.
Required Knowledge and Work Experience
* Good knowledge of ICP and experience of applying this in a practical setting.
* Strong team player with a collaborative approach and work ethic who can demonstrate a diplomatic and measured approach through leading by example and encouraging others.
* Able to critically review technical information and spot root causes and suggest solutions.
* Highly motivated with the ability to work under own initiative in a dynamic work environment with changing daily priorities.
* Able to focus on meeting given deadlines.
* Proven time management skills, quality driven and proactive.
* Ensure effective and timely communications between peer group, other departments and line managers.
Required Work Experience
* Substantial experience in working in a laboratory environment.
* Substantial experience of using the following techniques – ICP-OES & ICP-MS, AAS and any other relevant spectroscopic techniques would be advantageous.
Required Qualifications
* A minimum degree equivalent education would be beneficial.
Travel
* Requirement for periodic travel to group laboratories overseas to undertake site support audits and training visits. Overseas visits will in general last between one and four weeks in duration, but longer secondments may be requested based on business requirements.
Benefits
We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
Equal Opportunity
Alfred H Knight is committed to creating a diverse & inclusive environment and hence welcomes applications from all sections of the community.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Not Applicable
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Science
* Industries: International Trade and Development
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