Technical Specialist

Technical Specialist – Inorganic Chemistry

Location:

Hawarden

Hours:

37hrs per week

Contract:

Full Time & Permanent

Salary: £36,634

Closing Date:
Friday 26th June 2026

Lead method development projects from conception to UKAS accreditation, ensuring compliance with ISO
17025. Work with Operations, Quality, Customer Service and Sales to deliver expert support. Investigate and resolve method issues, preventing impact on routine work. Support third‑party surveillance visits, audits and the accreditation programme. Drive continuous improvement through innovative solutions and deliver training to team members.

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or related discipline with knowledge of metals, anions, suspended solids, pH and alkalinity.
• Proven laboratory experience in method development and validation to ISO
  17025, including hands‑on ICP and anion instrumentation.
• Ability to troubleshoot instruments and evaluate validation data.
• Strong communication skills and ability to engage across teams.
• Highly organised with attention to detail, prioritisation ability and accurate record‑keeping.
• Proactive, solutions‑focused, strong problem‑solving skills and good IT competence.

• Annual leave starting 25days, rising to 30days, plus 8 public holidays (pro‑rata for part time).
• Option to buy additional annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• Salary Progression Scheme based on technical and behavioural competencies.
• Recognition awards.
• Perkbox membership – discount vouchers and wellness hub.
• Learning & study support.
• Group Personal Pension.

ALS is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to an inclusive work environment for all genders, ethnicities, religions, and abilities. Reasonable adjustments are available.