Senior ICP Analyst / Chemist
Industry Sector
Profession
Location
Salary26,000 - 35,000
Description
Senior Analytical Chemist
Location – Bedfordshire
Sector – Inorganic
Salary - £26,000 - £35,000
Contract – Full time and permanent
Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their inorganic analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in inorganic analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma – Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.
The Role
This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited inorganic analytical testing facility (ISO / UKAS) As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:
* Analysing agrochemical samples via established trace inorganics processes and subsequent data analysis + uploading to LIMS.
* Using ICP-MS, wet chemistry, spectroscopy (IR, UV-VIS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), wet chemistry and other analysis equipment.
* Liaise with other analysts and sample preparation teams to ensure projects run smoothly and on time.
* Overseeing and supporting method development and validation projects.
* Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
* Training new staff on processes.
* Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.
Skills and Experience Needed
Suitable Applicants will have:
* A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential – those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
* Proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) testing laboratory (essential).
* Proven experience using ICP-MS and techniques such as IR, UV-VIS, wet chemistry, TGA (essential).
* Proven experience with sample preparation for inorganic analysis (digestion, solvent extractions etc) (essential).
* Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
* Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
The Package
As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.
To Apply
If you would like to apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Charlie Cox on 07903 204577 or charlie.cox@taylorollinson.co.uk