Graduate Chemistry Analyst

We offercommercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritionaland health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, andwines and spirits

You could be part of innovation and research, that shapes the food and drinks industry through analytical chemistry,microbiology, and technology. We harness and encourage new talent into our business. If you’re an engaged and passionate future scientist, who iseager to start your ‘Campden BRI Journey’, then we want to hear from you!

Our non-exhaustive list of food testing includes:

• Chemical analyses
• Analysis of the physical properties of foods
• Identification of chemical and physical contaminants
• Authenticity testing
• Evaluation of how a product tastes and what the consumer thinks of it
• Development and evaluation of testing methods
• Specialise analyses for wheat and flour
• Beer, wines and spirits analysis

• To undertake analysis in our Chemistry laboratories of food & drink samples in focusing mainly on chromatography, together with all associated activities. In general, this could involveanalysis by GC/MS/MS, LC/MS/MS, HPLC and ICP.
• Booking in of samples, preparation of samples and reporting of results toclients.
• Routine analysis of food stuffs and associated materials usinginstrumental methods e.g. HPLC and LC/MS/MS.
• Produce accurate laboratory record, calculate results, collate data for inclusion in scientific reports and produce reports for bespoke and routineanalysis.
• To ensure all aspects of quality are managed according to the Campden
  
  BRI standards, including maintaining QC records for UKAS accredited methods.
• Responding to client enquires relating to testing within the section.
• Training and supervision of junior staff as require.
• Basic maintenance and calibration of equipment, including GC/MS/MS,LC/MS/MS and HPLC systems.

• You will be a dedicated Chemistry graduate, predicted classification minimum 2:1 (or equivalent).
• Experience of usingyour initiative and the ability to take responsibility (evidenced byvolunteering, extracurricular activities, work).
• Interest in food & drink analytical chemistry.
• Competent in the use of Excel and Word.
• Experience working in a laboratory environment would be beneficial.
• Experience working with chromatographytechniques desirable, particularly LC/MS/MS and HPLC.
• Ability to undertake routineanalysis with minimal supervision.
• Good organisational skill for managing workload and complex projects.
• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant

Please note due to our rural location you must be able to drive and have your own transport.

The site is within driving distance of several towns,including Stratford-upon-Avon, Cheltenham and Evesham.

Working hours
- Monday-Friday 8.45am-5.15pm (4.30pm finish on Fridays).

The successful candidate must, by the start of their employment, have permission to work in the UK.

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