Overview
Alfred H Knight have an exciting opportunity for a Group XRF Technical Chemist to join our team at our Laboratory in Liverpool, UK. You will provide technical, operational and method development support to the group XRF teams globally and actively take a leading role in method development projects and method improvements. You will ensure that an efficient and high-quality analytical service is provided in order to meet reporting deadlines and priorities agreed with clients.
Responsibilities
* Provide technical, operational and method development support to the group XRF teams globally and lead method development projects and improvements.
* Travel worldwide to group laboratories overseas to undertake site support audits and training visits; overseas visits will generally last between one and six weeks, with longer secondments possible depending on business requirements.
* Work as a strong team player with a collaborative approach, demonstrating a diplomatic and measured leadership style to encourage others.
* Critically review technical information to identify root causes and propose solutions.
* Work proactively with initiative in a dynamic environment with changing priorities.
* Develop the skills and knowledge within the laboratory to foster knowledge sharing.
* Work in an organized and structured way while maintaining flexibility to meet changing business needs.
* Focus on meeting deadlines with proven time management and a quality-driven, proactive approach.
* Foreign language skills would be beneficial but not essential.
Required Experience and Qualifications
* Substantial experience in a laboratory environment.
* Substantial experience using WDXRF and EDXRF techniques.
* A minimum GCSE-equivalent education.
About Alfred H Knight and Benefits
Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family-owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enables global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries. We are offering a salary and benefits package to match, including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.
If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.
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