Analytical Chemistry Technician

SE Lincolnshire

Permanent

£26-30k depending on skills and experience

Our client is a leading provider of environmental services in the UK and globally, particularly in the field of liquid fertilisers, wastewater treatment and anaerobic digestion.

They are seeking a laboratory technician with a chemistry background to work in a dynamic environment where they can broaden their analytical and chemical product development skills. For the right candidate future career advancement is a possibility.

• Preparation and Chemical Analyses of samples and reporting of results.
• Equipment troubleshooting, maintenance and housekeeping.
• Quality control of production samples.
• Evaluation of raw material samples.
• Labelling and storage of samples.
• Assist in developing new products, including formulation, testing and lab-scale and pilot plant scale product performance simulations.
• Work to GLP and ISO 17025 standards.

• Degree in chemistry, chemical engineering or similar discipline is essential. HNC or HND also considered.
• General applied chemistry knowledge is essential.
• Excellent analytical skills producing reliable test results.
• Experience in using inductively coupled plasma (ICP), gas chromatography (GC) and segmented flow analyser (SFA) units is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• Experience in analysis of biological wastewater and anaerobic digestion samples is an advantage, but not essential as training will be provided.
• MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) is essential.
• Experience with ISO 17025, GLP and LIMS preferred but training will be given.
• Ability to communicate and effectively deliver accurate laboratory results.
• Be flexible with working hours when required in order to deliver the service required.
• Full UK Driving Licence