Analytical Chemist
22 days ago
Ellesmere Port
Job Title: Analytical Chemist Location: Ellesmere Port Contract: Temporary (approx. 6 months, strong potential for permanent role) Salary: Up to £35,000 (dependent on experience) OVERVIEW An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Analytical Chemist to join a specialist materials organisation during a period of growth. This role will support both manufacturing operations and product development activities, working closely with production, R&D, and technical teams. This position is ideal for a hands-on chemist with strong industrial laboratory experience and a background in elemental analysis. KEY RESPONSIBILITY Laboratory Operations • Provide analytical support to manufacturing and R&D activities, • Elemental analysis using LECO (essential) and ICP-OES (highly desirable), • Exposure to techniques such as:, • Optical microscopy / SEM-EDX, • XRD, • Support continuous improvement of existing analytical methods, • Maintain clear, accurate records for sample preparation and analysis, • Ensure traceability and data integrity in line with quality standards, • Liaise with Production and R&D teams to prioritise analytical workloads, • Adhere to health and safety procedures and PPE requirements, • Maintain a clean, organised, and professional laboratory environment, • Manage reagent stock levels and safe handling of hazardous materials MANDATORY REQUIRMENT • Previous industrial laboratory experience, • Hands-on experience with LECO testing, • ICP experience strongly preferred, • Backgrounds from metals, waste, or agrochemicals are particularly relevant