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 WR Logistics are the 1 recruitment partner for all vacancies in the logistics industry. We recruit in the UK & USA for permanent jobs. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.