Head of Analytical Laboratory

Staffordshire (commutable from Stoke, Stafford, Crewe and surrounding areas)

Salary - £33,000 - £38,000 (depending on experience)

Permanent

SRG is working with a leading researcher and manufacturer, who develop and manufacture high performance speciality chemicals. Based in the Staffordshire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their analytical team. This is a new role that has arisen from an increased workload at the company. The job would suit someone with a background in quality control (QC) using ICP. You will join a company that is quickly growing and adding new state-of-the-art equipment to their lab.

Benefits: Flexible working hours. 25 days holiday + bank holidays. Company bonus and pension schemes

Role Description

Using and maintaining analytical equipment such as ICP, BET surface area, NIR and particle size analysis
Reviewing and signing off on finished chemical products
Keeping a record of results on LIMS
Demonstrating analytical techniques to more junior members of the team
General laboratory housekeeping and working with technical reports and safety data sheets

Requirements

Experience in a quality control laboratory working with techniques equipment such as ICP, BET surface area, NIR and particle size analysis. A strong academic background in this field will also be considered.
Degree in chemistry or similar relevant discipline
Ability to travel or relocate to the Staffordshire area.
An understanding of QC and ISO procedures within the chemicals industry
Full right to work in the UK.

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Keywords: Analytical, ICP, inorganic chemistry, physical chemistry, ISO, QC, Quality, LIMS

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