Contractor Lab Chemist Location: Titchfield, Hampshire Contract Type: PAYE or Umbrella (to June 2026) We're looking for an experienced Lab Chemist to join our team on a contract basis until June 2026. This role offers an excellent opportunity to work within a highly regulated, technical environment supporting critical chemical and metal finishing processes. Hours of Work Monday to Thursday: 7:30 am-4:15 pm Friday: 7:30 am-11:30 am Contract Details PAYE Rate: £25.00-£30.00 per hour 33 days paid annual leave Or PAYE (incl. holiday pay): £28.63-£34.56 per hour Equivalent Umbrella: £33.22-£39.86 per hour Key Responsibilities Conduct chemical analysis of metal finishing baths, ensuring compliance with specifications Develop and optimise metal finishing processes, producing technical reports to support decisions Maintain control measures for legal and regulatory compliance Perform periodic testing for corrosion and coating weight specifications Manage effluent plant operation and maintenance in line with legal standards Lead root cause investigations and implement preventative actions Create and update Standard Operating Procedures and Work Instructions Act as site technical expert in metal finishing and chemical processing Support Nadcap audits and liaise with suppliers on technical queries Requirements A-Level Chemistry and Maths essential Further Chemistry or Metal Finishing qualification desirable Theoretical knowledge of key branches of chemistry Minimum 2 years' experience in laboratory and analytical techniques Right to work in the UK and eligible for ITAR-controlled work