Organic Chemist

County Durham, United Kingdom

Job Description


Organic Chemist

Location: Stanley, County Durham

Salary: \xc2\xa325-32,000 + overtime + benefits + great career progression

Our client is the UK\'s leading independent scientific group, providing laboratory analysis to the agriculture, food, and environmental sectors. We are excited to announce that due to significant business growth we are supporting the company by recruiting talented, career minded individuals who are interested in developing a long-term career path. Successful candidates will be fully trained, supported and developed to reach their full potential in a purpose-built production site.

This is a real opportunity for someone who wants to learn a skillset which could lead to a career in the sciences, geology and laboratory analysis and techniques which is invaluable to all sectors and industries across the globe.

We are now looking for these talented individuals to join their team as an Organic Chemist on a permanent contract.

With experience in one or more of the following: GC-MS, GC-FID, GCxGC, HS-GCMS. The successful candidate will deliver laboratory services through efficient work planning and the use of analytical instrumentation and techniques.

The Role:

Organisation

  • Plan and monitor the daily workload in the laboratory section.
  • Communicate with other departments.
  • Be a role model and set an example to junior staff.
  • Ensure good housekeeping.
  • Maintain stock levels and place orders accordingly.
Analysis
  • Undertake preparation and analysis.
  • Update worklists accordingly
Training & development
  • Train Chemists and Technicians
  • Ensure staff training records are maintained.
  • Identify opportunities for improvement in analysis.
  • Undertake method development.
Quality
  • Carry out daily checks when required.
  • Undertake NWR investigations.
  • Co-ordinate NWR investigations within laboratory section
Equipment
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Equipment calibration and servicing
Quality Control
  • Ensure internal AQC is adequate.
  • Maintain AQC charts.
  • Co-ordinate analysis of PT samples within laboratory section
  • Preparation and analysis of PT samples
  • Co-ordinate and carry out PT failure reports within laboratory section.
  • Be a role model and set an example to junior staff & supervise technicians.
The person:
  • Degree qualified in Chemistry, or equivalent
  • Ability to work independently using good judgement, and as a team player.
  • Resourceful, reliable and self-motivated with a strong work ethic
  • Exceptional organisational skills with a high consideration to detail and accuracy.
  • Excellent communication skills including verbal and listening.
  • Adept at time management and able to work with deadlines.
  • Flexible, accommodating and positive approach.
  • Use initiative to achieve results and take ownership of workload.
  • Demonstrate resilience under pressure.
If you are interested in making a fantastic career move or starting your career in this leading multi-national company please apply by submitting your cv, or if you would like to have a discussion before applying, please contact our office where we welcome all applications.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3022143
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    £25000 - 35000 per year
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    County Durham, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned