Analytical Chemist - Metals

Analytical Chemist (Metals)

Location: Cheshire West

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are currently working with a world leading supplier and manufacturer of speciality metal products. Due to an influx of new business, the company is expanding its analytical team and is looking for an Analytical Chemist to join the Cheshire team on a permanent basis. This role will provide essential support to both manufacturing operations and product development activities on a daily basis and is best suited to someone with a metallurgical analytical chemistry background and experience with characterisation techniques.

Benefits: Pension;
Employer contribution 3%, increasing with length of service, 25 days annual leave, company bonus scheme, dental insurance, cycle to work scheme

• Managing and supporting the analytical laboratory to deliver analytical services internally and to external clients
• Analytical techniques include Elemental Analysis (ICP-OES, LECO), Metallography (Optical Microscopy, SEM-EDX) and XRF
• Physical testing (e.g., particle size distribution, thickness measurements)
• Supporting the validation of analytical methods
• Reporting data to a wide range of audiences including both technical and non-technical
• Analysing and reporting of results of analysis
• Supporting the maintenance, troubleshooting and upkeep of analytical techniques

• Minimum BSc degree in Chemistry (or similar)
• Recent, proven background in elemental analysis and metallography
• Proactive and committed approach, with good communication and team‑working skills
• Previous experience working under ISO 17025 would be desirable
• Driver's licence and access to a car – as the site can be difficult to reach
• Full right to work in the UK