At a Glance
- Tasks: Conduct GC analysis and ensure data accuracy in a fast-paced lab.
- Company: Leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing lab in South Derbyshire.
- Benefits: 36 days' leave, flexible hours, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Join a structured lab with on-the-job training from day one.
- Why this job: Step up your career with hands-on experience in a supportive team.
- Qualifications: 1-2 years of lab experience and GC knowledge required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Salary: Dependent on experience, plus bonus and profit-sharing opportunities
Hours: 39 hours per week, Mon–Fri (Tues–Sat or Sun–Thurs also considered, with flexible start/finish times)
Benefits:
- 36 days' annual leave including bank holidays
- Holiday purchase scheme - buy up to 5 additional days
- Enhanced family leave (maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental)
- Pension plan, high street discounts and employee recognition programmes
The Opportunity:
A leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire is looking for an Analyst to join its busy organics department. You'll take ownership of your own analytical work, running GC-based analysis and delivering accurate, precise data to ISO 17025 and MCERTS standards in a high-throughput production environment. This would be an ideal second role for someone who has gained solid hands-on experience in their first lab position and is ready for a step up.
The Role:
- Perform GC analysis independently to productivity and quality specifications
- Carry out routine maintenance and performance checks on instrumentation, reporting faults promptly
- Maintain good laboratory practice and compliance with UKAS (ISO 17025) and MCERTS requirements
- Keep accurate records - batch sheets, equipment logs, training records and quality documentation
- Support quality investigations: PT results, QC charts, issues log and limit reviews
- Assist with training new team members as you develop
The Team:
The organics department is split into two teams, extraction and analysis - each led by a Team Leader. You'll join a supportive, well-structured lab with on-the-job training from day one.
About You:
- Some commercial lab experience - perhaps 1–2 years into your career and looking for your next move
- Hands-on GC experience (environmental, water, food or industrial QC backgrounds all welcome)
- Understanding of UKAS/ISO 17025 working practices
- Organised, quality-focused and comfortable in a busy environment
Interested? Contact Sophia Kingan at Connected Search Group for a confidential conversation.
Analytical Chemist (GC) – Environmental Testing employer: Connected MedTech
Join a leading UKAS-accredited environmental testing laboratory in South Derbyshire, where you'll thrive in a supportive and structured work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With generous benefits including 36 days of annual leave, flexible working hours, and enhanced family leave, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to advance your career while contributing to meaningful environmental work. Experience a culture that values quality, teamwork, and recognition, making it an excellent place for analytical chemists looking to make a difference.
