Analytical Chemist £Competitive + Bonus
South East, Permanent ABJ6715
Are you an Analytical Chemist looking to take the next step in your career with a global industry leader? Do you enjoy developing innovative analytical methods, GC-MS and LC-MS solving complex technical challenges, and working with advanced instrumentation?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Chemist to join a growing international organisation at the forefront of specialty chemicals innovation. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, influence global analytical standards, and collaborate with R&D, Technical and Application teams across the business.
The Opportunity
Reporting to the Analytical Manager, you will play a key role in developing, validating and implementing advanced analytical methodologies that support innovation and product development across multiple technology platforms. You'll be part of a highly respected analytical team, using your expertise to drive scientific excellence and continuous improvement.
It is essential that you have experience developing analytical methods from scratch. Method development is a key requirement
This position is ideal for a scientist with experience in GC-MS and/or LC-MS, who enjoys method development, problem-solving and applying analytical science to real-world commercial challenges.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, validate and implement analytical methods to support global R&D, Technical and Application teams.
- Deliver robust analytical solutions for new product development, troubleshooting and long-term strategic projects.
- Ensure analytical methodologies meet rigorous validation requirements and ISO standards.
- Train laboratory personnel on newly developed methods and best analytical practices.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish harmonised analytical approaches across the organisation.
- Present technical findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
- Maintain and calibrate analytical instrumentation including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS and FTIR.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies.
- Promote and maintain high laboratory safety standards in accordance with company SHE policies.
Qualifications & Experience
· Degree-qualified scientist with a passion for analytical chemistry and method development.
· Pref: specialty chemicals, polymers, coatings, materials science, CROs, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing or related analytical environments.
· Hands-on experience with GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
· Experience in analytical method development and validation.
· Strong analytical, data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
· Pref Experience within an ISO 17025 environment.
· Knowledge of DoE and Lean methodologies.
· Experience with FTIR, Rheometry, GPC, SPME, thermal desorption or related techniques.
· Exposure to areas like polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites, plastics, rubber or advanced materials.
· Understanding of regulatory requirements, intellectual property and patent awareness.
Benefits: Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus; Private healthcare ; Contributory pension scheme.
Regular company social events.
For a confidential discussion, please contact Alison Basson
INDHUD
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
