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.

• 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

• 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

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