Senior Analytical Chemist


    Location
    Warwickshire
    Date

    CK Group

    CK Group is recruiting for an Senior Analytical Chemist based in Leamington Spa on a full time permanent role.This role will provide quality control support to the manufacturing process using analytical techniques.

    The Company:
    Our client is a leading recycling specialist company offering their service to polymer industries.

    Location:
    The site is based in Leamington Spa and is commutable from Northampton, Lutterworth, Rushden, Rugby, Coventry and Birmingham.

    Your duties and responsibilities will involve:

    • Supervise analytical chemists.
    • Routine operation of GC-MS, GC-FID and XRF instruments.
    • To conduct extractions and standard wet chemistry test.
    • Complete all documentation to UKAS and internal standards.
    • Assist in R+D activities.
    • Contribute to all laboratory health and safety requirements.
    • Help maintain and improve the lab internal quality systems.

    Your Background:

    • Degree in chemistry or a closely related subject is required.
    • Higher qualifications particularly analytical chemistry related would be an advantage.
    • Hands on experience of GC-MS is required.
    • Analytical experience in a commercial setting is essential, preferably exceeding 5 years.
    • Experience working to ISO17025 is expected.
    • Experience with UKAS auditing would be useful especially if the candidate was involved in corrective actions.
    • Experience related to polymers, particularly Polypropylene would be an advantage.

    Benefits:
    Private Medical, pension, life assurance, bonus, eligibility for company Stock Option scheme

    Apply:
    It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 118948 in all correspondence.