We are now looking for a Senior Laboratory Analyst for our Operations Manufacturing business unit.
Operations unit strengthens Kemira’s operational backbone by optimizing supply chain performance and driving cost efficiency. The unit supports business growth across all segments, enabling business units to focus on delivering their commercial strategies. Manufacturing organization in the Operations unit ensures safe, efficient, and sustainable production of chemical solutions that meet customer needs across industries. The unit is responsible for operational excellence, continuous improvement, and maintaining high standards in Environment, Health, Safety, and Quality. Manufacturing plays a key role in driving performance, innovation, and collaboration across global sites.
As a Senior Laboratory Analyst you will work as part of a small team to conduct QC tests to defined procedures, supporting site production. This position is located in Bradford, United Kingdom. The role is fully on site and is shift based working in a 4 on, 2 off day shift pattern including weekends.
In this role you will be responsible for:
1. Performing laboratory analyses on finished dry polyacrylamide product using the full range of testing methods including nitrogen content analysis, viscosity measurements, solubilities of the products, etc.
2. Conducting routine maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and preparing chemical reagents for analyses.
3. Testing site effluent samples for environmental compliance and performing non-routine testing of trial samples from Technical or Production Departments, or as part of the CCIR Investigation process.
4. Maintaining laboratory equipment and documentation records in accordance with regulatory and company requirements, including entry of results into SAP, product releasing, resolving Certificate of Analysis issues, and archiving test samples.
5. Supporting validation and implementation of new test methods, upholding laboratory housekeeping standards, assisting with the training and onboarding of new starters within the laboratory team.
What you’ll bring to the team:
6. Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
7. Experience in a laboratory environment, preferably within manufacturing or chemical industry.
8. Proficiency in laboratory information management systems and Microsoft Office applications.
9. Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
10. Ability to collaborate with colleagues to achieve shared team objectives.
11. Capability to perform effectively under pressure, managing and prioritizing multiple tasks simultaneously.
12. Self-motivation and proactivity, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
13. Experience working with SAP systems and a recognized safety qualification would be an advantage.
What you can expect from us:
14. An attractive salary and benefits package including a discretionary bonus and attractive pension scheme.
15. Challenging, interesting, and varying tasks with training and development within the role allowing you to develop your expertise and grow professionally.
16. A company culture based on Kemira principles: Focus on Growth, Collaborate to Succeed, and Deliver Value.
17. Inclusive and supportive work environment where everyone can thrive.