REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading Engineering & Manufacturing company. Analytical Chemist Job Summary To work as part of a team analysing the company's products and raw materials to ensure compliance with customer requirements and in accordance with external accredited bodies such as UKAS and NADCAP. Operating a range of analytical equipment within the company's laboratories on a shift basis. Evaluating, entering and certification of data. Main Duties and Responsibilities Preparation of a wide variety of samples for different analytical techniques. Carry out a range of testing following Safety and Quality procedures on a range Super Alloys. Ensure testing equipment is maintained and calibrated prior to use. Ensure testing is carried out in accordance with the relevant procedure/specification. Evaluate the results against the standard/specification. Report discrepancies in results to technical supervision. Validate/ certify results on relevant media. Participate in quality audits as required. Order entry, general administration, responding to incoming customer queries. Work to provide results in a timely manner in accordance with planned dates. Work in a safe and efficient manner, participate in company safety and CI initiatives. Develop personal competence by internal and external training as required. Assist with equipment standardisation. Skills, Experience & Qualification Minimum Requirements: Metallurgy/Materials Science, Science or Chemistry based based qualification e.g. BTEC/ONC/HNC. Candidates without these qualifications but who can demonstrate relevant industrial knowledge and experience will be considered. Computer literate. Demonstrable Experience of: Relevant experience of optical emission spectroscopy, x-ray fluorescence Carbon, Sulphur N2 and O2 analysis by combustion, residual analysis by Atomic Absorption. Working in a UKAS/NADCAP laboratory-based environment CI initiatives/activities. Shift Working - 4 on 4 off Positive attitude to safety & quality. The position also includes a bonus of up £3,929 per annum (£982 per quarter) OTE £44,236