Job Description: A leading chemical development business in Essex is recruiting an Analytical Chemist to join their state-of-the-art facilities and take overall responsibility for the analysis of raw speciality chemicals.
* Maintain and calibrate analytical and testing equipment, minimise equipment downtime, troubleshoot issues and provide specialist technical support.
* Undertake analysis on raw chemical samples using HPLC & GC-MS instruments.
* Monitor SQC check sample testing programme, take corrective action when deviation is found.
* Supervise laboratory consumables procurement and stock management.
* Support installation of new analytical Instrument/ testing equipment and their commissioning.
* Undertake testing, record-keeping and statutory obligations required by Environmental Agency site permits for emissions.
* Provide ad-hoc sample testing and REACH analysis support/monitoring.
* Must possess a degree qualification in Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry or a closely related field of study.
* Possess a strong background in analytical problem solving (theoretical & practical) ideally from the chemical industry.
* Work confidently with analytical instruments including HPLC and GC-MS.
* Experience working with minimal supervision in a commercial laboratory.
* Excellent communication and literature skills.
Benefits: Competitive salary, generous benefits package and ongoing career development.