Analytical Chemist

Laboratory Analyst - 2 positions
X1 Inorganic (ICP-MS, ICP- OES)
X1 Organic (GC, GCMS, HPLC)
Location: Cambridge area
Type: Permanent
Hours: Days: Monday - Friday
Salary: £24,000 - £28,000 Depending on experience
Our client, part of a global testing organisation, are looking to expand their technical team and hire a new laboratory analyst who will play a key role in developing, optimising and validating new test methods.
The Role:
• Research and develop any new and diverse Inorganic methods (ICP-MS/ICP-OES/GCMS/GC/HPLC, etc)
• Investigate and conduct non routine methodology and data generation as required by client and business
• Assist in investigations, review and presentation of resource developments that would improve analytical methodology
• Contribute to development, compilation, and presentation of method validation packages in line with accreditation requirements.
• Support organics department in areas requiring advanced expertise in Analytical Chemistry
• Assist quality team in scheduled audits
• Respond to client queries in a prompt and professional manner, either directly, or in support of other colleagues
• Develop and implement business improvement ideas, across all areas of the organics lab, which will enhance instrument availability, reduce the amount of re-work and the number of customer queries, and improve the quality of our analytical capabilities, and the service our clients receive
• Support the sales and marketing team on technical matters, and assist wherever possible in winning new clients, and smoothly onboarding them
• Assist in the future planning for the organics lab, including capacity assessments, choice of new instruments, the purchasing of consumables, etc.
The Person:
• Will hold a Degree in a relevant Science based discipline
• Significant Method Development, Method Validation experience in a UKAS 17025 setting (essential); working with ICP-MS/ICP-OES/GCMS/GC/HPLC, etc
• Will have strong interpersonal skills and able to interact with Customers and Stakeholders within the business.
• Be an effective communicator.
• Have strong written/ report writing skills.
• Also Open to Grads
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