Consultant - Chemist

Department: STAR Scientific

Employment Type: Permanent
- Full Time

Location: Lancaster UK

Reporting To: Aiden Robertson

Yordas Group is a leading international provider of scientific and consultancy services, regulatory advice and training to industry in sustainability, chemicals management and risk assessment. We help ensure companies are compliant and up-to-date with the regulations affecting their supply chains and product portfolios. Yordas is headquartered in the UK, with offices and representation across the globe.

Job title:

Consultant
- Chemist

Grade:
Dependent on experience

Location:

Lancaster, UK

Salary range:
Dependent on experience, full-time position

Contact:

We are seeking a diligent and highly motivated chemist, preferably with a background in organic chemistry, to join our Scientific Division. The ideal candidate will be well-versed in modern analytical techniques and capable of designing and executing comprehensive testing strategies for a wide variety of chemical substances.

This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your chemical expertise to solve diverse and complex technical challenges. You will gain exposure to state-of-the-art analytical equipment and techniques while working on a broad range of chemical substances that extend beyond traditional laboratory settings. The ability to analyse experimental data and produce detailed, scientifically rigorous reports is essential.

Working closely with our consultants, you will collaborate on client-driven projects, providing expert guidance and ensuring that Yordas Group continues to deliver high-quality regulatory services to our global client base.

The candidates would be responsible for:

• Design and implement robust analytical testing strategies for a wide range of chemical substances.
• Commission and oversee analytical testing with external laboratories.
• Analyse and interpret test results with scientific accuracy and precision.
• Prepare comprehensive analytical study reports with a high degree of scientific rigour.
• Provide expert support to colleagues, particularly within multi-disciplinary teams, to deliver successful project outcomes

• Ph.D. or MSc in Chemistry (preferably organic chemistry).
• Familiarity with modern analytical techniques and the ability to interpret complex experimental data.
• Strong experience in preparing detailed analytical study reports.
• Knowledge of chemical regulations is desirable, but training will be provided.

Dependent on location, we offer an excellent range of staff benefits, including:

• Pension Scheme and Medical Benefits
• Generous holidays
• Professional Development
• Social Culture
• Flexible working

Yordas Group is a leading provider of scientific, environmental, human health, and global regulatory consulting services. We offer chemical regulatory support, expert scientific services and support on chemicals management and product stewardship, global hazard communication, hazard and risk assessment, analytical and (eco) tox testing.

Our international client base includes chemical producers, manufacturers, formulators, importers, distributors, retailers as well as trade associations. Yordas serves various industry sectors such as Aerospace, Biocides, Cleaning, Electronics, Lubricants, Nanomaterials, Oil, Gas & Mining, Plastics or Textiles.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, gender reassignment or age.

Yordas Group embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.