Analytical Chemist

Candour Talent are currently recruiting for an Analytical Chemist to join our client based in Basingstoke.

• Location: Basingstoke
• Employment Type: Permanent/Full Time
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday (see shift times below)
• Salary: £29k
• Benefits: Company pension and 25+8 days annual leave

Due to continued growth and investment, our client is looking for an Analytical Chemist to join its laboratory team in Basingstoke. Our client operates in a niche chemical industry and manufactures over 30 different chemical products across its sites in the area.

The successful candidate will support the production team, assist with research and development projects, and help to meet customer needs by developing and improving analytical methods. You will ensure laboratory activities are carried out accurately, safely, and in a timely manner, while delivering reliable results that support product quality, process control, and the production of high-quality chemicals.

Our client is open to reviewing CVs from experienced Analytical Chemists or recent Graduates in a relevant discipline.

The Role:

• Carry out process control and analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates, and end products in support of the manufacturing process
• Carry out analytical testing of samples sent by external customers
• Perform calibration, maintenance and troubleshooting on analytical equipment
• Carry out analytical method development in support of new products or specifications
• Perform analytical activities in support of development of new chemical processes
• Ensure that activities carried out are documented accordingly to ensure high quality standards and traceability
• Assist with all health, safety and environmental practices ensuring that a proactive approach to Health and Safety is brought to the laboratory area
• Liaise with the manufacturing team to ensure manufactured product is tested and released in a timely manner
• Provide technical support to the manufacturing team to ensure that production processes achieve desired results
• Assist with the preparation of samples for analysis at external laboratories
• Assist with the preparation and release of certificates of analysis
• Carry out laboratory housekeeping and assist with the continuous improvement of documentation and quality systems
• Provide technical and analytical support for the development programmes and assist with the introduction of new products
• Prepare analytical standards and reagents
• Responsible for maintaining a clean and tidy work area, ensuring the safe disposal of chemical waste and archived samples

The Ideal Candidate:

• Educated to degree level, or equivalent experience, in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or similar
• Some experience in an analytical laboratory
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills, with a flexible approach and the ability to prioritise own workload
• Self-motivated and able to work independently

Shift times:

• 6:00am–2:00pm
• 9:00am–5:00pm
• 11:00am–7:00pm

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How to Apply:

Email Address: adele @ candourtalent. co. uk

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