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Shift Analytical Chemist
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- Cheshire
- Permanent
- Full Time
- £32,084 - £32,084 Per Annum
Job Description
Shift Analytical Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in North Cheshire. Recent and proven industrial experience using GC, HPLC and wet chemistry is required. Manual Driving license is essential.
Title: Shift Analytical Chemist
Location: North Cheshire
Salary: £32,084 + Shift Allowance (~£10,900)
Term: Permanent
SRG are working with a multinational chemicals manufacturer who produce a highly varied range of products. Based in North Cheshire, their central Analytical Team is now looking to hire a Shift Analytical Chemist on a permanent basis. This role will see the successful candidate support with testing of samples from across the site, from multiple departments and customers. This would be an excellent opportunity for Chemists with good analytical skills and experience to join a company with a fantastic reputation. Recent and proven industrial experience with wet chemistry, GC and/or HPLC is essential.
Benefits: You would be joining a team in a respected and successful company, with an outstanding reputation. Generous salary and shift allowance, 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days.
Shift Pattern: 4 on (2 days: 6.00am-6.00pm; 2 nights: 6.00pm-6.00am), 6 days off. 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20-day break.
Role / Description
Collecting liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across site
Analysing collected samples and samples sent from internal teams or external customers, including organic, inorganic and environmental samples
Using instrumentation including GC, HPLC, ICP, MS and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to conduct analysis, as well as density, colour and wet chemistry tests.
Validating and reporting on analytical results, identifying anomalies and taking appropriate action.
Responding to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies, as necessary
Basic instrument maintenance and calibration
Using prescribed analytical procedures and maintaining records to ensure required standards are met
Conducting environmental measurements for any emergency response situations on or off site
Requirements
HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar preferred
Good practical analytical skills - recent hands-on industrial experience of GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC in particular, ICP or MS is preferrable.
Valid driving licence essential
Excellent time management skills, able to adapt according to priorities and think clearly under pressure
A strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues as needed
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
Keywords: chemist, chemistry, analyst, analytical, laboratory, chemical, forensic science, analysis, analyse, analyst, testing, contract testing, pharmaceutical, environmental, QC, quality control, GC, gas chromatography, HPLC, MS, Mass Spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, wet chemistry.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
Title: Shift Analytical Chemist
Location: North Cheshire
Salary: £32,084 + Shift Allowance (~£10,900)
Term: Permanent
SRG are working with a multinational chemicals manufacturer who produce a highly varied range of products. Based in North Cheshire, their central Analytical Team is now looking to hire a Shift Analytical Chemist on a permanent basis. This role will see the successful candidate support with testing of samples from across the site, from multiple departments and customers. This would be an excellent opportunity for Chemists with good analytical skills and experience to join a company with a fantastic reputation. Recent and proven industrial experience with wet chemistry, GC and/or HPLC is essential.
Benefits: You would be joining a team in a respected and successful company, with an outstanding reputation. Generous salary and shift allowance, 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days.
Shift Pattern: 4 on (2 days: 6.00am-6.00pm; 2 nights: 6.00pm-6.00am), 6 days off. 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20-day break.
Role / Description
Collecting liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across site
Analysing collected samples and samples sent from internal teams or external customers, including organic, inorganic and environmental samples
Using instrumentation including GC, HPLC, ICP, MS and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to conduct analysis, as well as density, colour and wet chemistry tests.
Validating and reporting on analytical results, identifying anomalies and taking appropriate action.
Responding to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies, as necessary
Basic instrument maintenance and calibration
Using prescribed analytical procedures and maintaining records to ensure required standards are met
Conducting environmental measurements for any emergency response situations on or off site
Requirements
HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar preferred
Good practical analytical skills - recent hands-on industrial experience of GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC in particular, ICP or MS is preferrable.
Valid driving licence essential
Excellent time management skills, able to adapt according to priorities and think clearly under pressure
A strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues as needed
If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit to view our other vacancies.
SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.
Keywords: chemist, chemistry, analyst, analytical, laboratory, chemical, forensic science, analysis, analyse, analyst, testing, contract testing, pharmaceutical, environmental, QC, quality control, GC, gas chromatography, HPLC, MS, Mass Spectroscopy, ICP-OES, ICP-MS, AAS, wet chemistry.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy