We're looking for an Analytical Chemist to join our Research & Development team at our Ellesmere Port site on a 12-month fixed-term contract. You'll play a key role in supporting innovative R&D projects, using advanced analytical techniques to solve complex technical challenges and support product development.
What you'll be doing
- Developing analytical solutions to support research and development projects
- Using a range of analytical techniques, including GC-MS, LC-MS, GPC, NMR, ICP-MS, thermal analysis and microscopy
- Developing and validating analytical methods for new applications and products
- Interpreting, analysing and presenting results to technical and non-technical audiences
- Maintaining, troubleshooting and optimising analytical instrumentation
- Supporting investigations involving complex chemical mixtures and unknown materials
- Providing technical support to colleagues, including apprentice laboratory technicians and global laboratory teams
- Working collaboratively with teams across R&D, Product Management, Technical Services and Process Development
What we're looking for
- Degree qualified in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline
- Experience in a developmental analytical role with investigatory responsibilities
- Practical experience of analytical techniques such as GC-MS, LC-MS, GPC, NMR and related instrumentation
- Experience of analytical method development and validation
- Ability to work with complex chemical mixtures and solve challenging analytical problems
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
- A proactive, collaborative approach with strong attention to detail
- An ethical and committed approach to delivering accurate analytical results
About Innospec
Innospec is a global specialty chemicals company focused on bringing innovative new technologies to market combined with a fast and responsive service. We serve a range of industries across the world, bringing our products to customers in markets from oilfields, fuels, refineries and power stations to personal care and performance chemicals.
Our global team of approximately 2,000 employees spans 22 countries, applying their extensive experience and market understanding to customers' local needs. Integrating our global footprint with local service capability enables us to supply quality products that meet and anticipate changing market dynamics.
What we offer
- Up to 10% employee, 15% employer pension contributions
- Annual bonus scheme
- 6x death in service benefit
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days annual leave (increasing to 28 days after 2-, 4- and 5-years' service)
- SAYE scheme
- Core working hours of 10am–3pm, with flexibility to work between 7am–7pm
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Access to our full Percipio training library, free of charge, for ongoing learning and development
