Analytical Chemist (GC) – Environmental Testing 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 * 33 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. Benefits: * Additional leave * Company pension * Employee discount * Employee mentoring programme * Enhanced maternity leave * Enhanced paternity leave * Flexitime * On-site parking * Profit sharing
Analytical Chemist (GC) – Environmental Testing employer: Connected Search Group
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