CK Group are recruiting for an Analytical Scientist, to join a specialist company providing inspection, calibration and testing services, based in Staffordshire, on a permanent basis.
You will be joining a dedicated team of scientists, making measurements on gas mixtures using a range of bespoke gas chromatographs (GC-FID, GC-TCD, GCSCD), optical devices (near-IR, UV, chemiluminescence) and fuel-cell sensors. Your measurements will contribute to providing calibration and testing services of the highest metrological quality available in the industry.
Salary:
£27,950 per annum.
Your main duties will be to:
* Work as part of a team of scientists in the calibration and/or testing laboratories.
* Perform calibrations/tests accordi ng to the suite of ISO 17034 / ISO 17025 and ISO 17043 accredited technical methods and processes within the quality system.
* Work strictly in accordance with approved methods and procedures.
* Verify the validity of an instrument before and after conducting calibrations or tests.
* Verify and process calibration/test results and reporting any suspect results, repeating analyses when appropriate.
* Keep records of all information of practical relevance to the calibrations/tests you perform^ and in accordance with the quality system and technical methods.
* Generate reference material certificates and certificates of calibration and analysis for approval by a UKAS approved signatory.
* Assist quality management with the continual development and improvement of laboratory quality system.
* Develop new and novel analytical methods for increasing the scope of the laboratory's competence and efficiency.
Your Background:
The ideal candidate for this role will have:
* A degree in Chemistry (or a suitable science subject).
* Knowledge and experience of gas chromatography would be advantageous.
* Sound organisational ability, with the capacity to work individually, or within the team on many tasks concurrently.
* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
Benefits:
* Contributory company pension scheme.
* Performance-based bonus scheme - after 12 months service.
* Company bonus scheme - after 12 months service.
* 25 days holiday plus statutory bank holidays.
* Company sick pay scheme.
Apply:
It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 123 369 in all correspondence.
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