Analytical Chemist - 6 month contract, for a pioneering biotech organisation, which is helping to overcome environmental and sustainability issues.
Company: Biotechnology organisation which is helping to supply essential nutrients to the food, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries, in a sustainable way, using cutting edge technology.
Hours of work: 8am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday (there maybe some flexibility in this, if required)
Why join? Great salary; stable business; supportive team and family feel environment; working on green and sustainable science
Location: Merseyside
NB - own transport is preferred due to location.
Duration: 6 month contract (could be extended or made permanent)
Salary: Upto £30k per annum. (depending on your skills and experience)
You will be involved in:
* Testing of raw, in-process and final materials to ensure timely release of products.
* Use of analytical GC, GC-FID, NIR and wet chemistry techniques (specifically titrations).
* Advise the plant of any OOT/OOS results to ensure batches are being made correctly.
* Write reports on the analysis carried out for CofAs.
* Ensure that the testing done is carried out to the required standard (ISO, GMP, HACCP).
What do you need to be considered?
You will need:
* Working knowledge of Gas Chromatography (GC or GC-FID), NIR instrumentation and general wet chemistry techniques.
* Previous experience working in an accredited laboratory...