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Head of Analytical Laboratory
Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)
Salary - 33,000 - 38,000 (depending on experience)
Permanent
SRG is working with a leading researcher and manufacturer, who develop and manufacture high performance speciality chemicals. Based in the Staffordshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their analytical team. This is a new role that has arisen from an increased workload at the company. The job would suit someone with a background in quality control (QC) using ICP. You will join a company that is quickly growing and adding new state-of-the-art equipment to their lab.
Benefits: Flexible working hours. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company bonus and pension schemes
Role Description
- Using and maintaining analytical equipment such as ICP, BET surface area, NIR and particle size analysis
- Reviewing and signing off on finished chemical products
- Keeping a record of results on LIMS
- Demonstrating analytical techniques to more junior members of the team
- General laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets
Requirements
- Experience in a quality control laboratory working with techniques equipment such as ICP, BET surface area, NIR and particle size analysis. A strong academic background in this field will also be considered.
- Degree in chemistry or similar relevant discipline
- Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
- An understanding of QC and ISO procedures within the chemicals industry
- Full right to work in the UK.
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 Will 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 (url removed) 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: Analytical, ICP, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, ISO, QC, Quality, LIMS
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