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Senior ICP Chemist

taylorollinson Ltd
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 8 days
Location

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK40 4LU, England

Salary

£45,000 - £54,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Senior Analytical Chemist is available in Bedfordshire with a salary range of £26,000 to £35,000.
  • This full-time and permanent role requires candidates to have prior industry experience in inorganic analysis, specifically with Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS).
  • Applicants must have a degree related to Chemistry or equivalent, along with proven experience in an accredited testing laboratory (UKAS/ISO).
  • Key responsibilities include analyzing agrochemical samples, overseeing method development, and training new staff.
  • The company offers a supportive environment for career progression and values individuals who can thrive in a fast-paced laboratory setting.

Senior Analytical Chemist

Location - Bedfordshire

Sector - Inorganic

Salary - £26,000 - £35,000

Contract - Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their inorganic analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in inorganic analysis using Inductively Coupled Plasma - Mass Spectrometry (ICP-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited inorganic analytical testing facility (ISO / UKAS) As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

  • Analysing agrochemical samples via established trace inorganics processes and subsequent data analysis + uploading to LIMS.
  • Using ICP-MS, wet chemistry, spectroscopy (IR, UV-VIS), thermogravimetric analysis (TGA), wet chemistry and other analysis equipment.
  • Liaise with other analysts and sample preparation teams to ensure projects run smoothly and on time.
  • Overseeing and supporting method development and validation projects.
  • Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
  • Training new staff on processes.
  • Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable Applicants will have:

  • A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential - those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
  • Proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) testing laboratory (essential).
  • Proven experience using ICP-MS and techniques such as IR, UV-VIS, wet chemistry, TGA (essential).
  • Proven experience with sample preparation for inorganic analysis (digestion, solvent extractions etc) (essential).
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
  • Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.