Chemist - Stanley, County Durham

Recruiter
Anonymous
Location
Durham
Salary
17000.00 - 28000.00 GBP Annual
Posted
18 Feb 2019
Closes
18 Mar 2019
Contract Type
Permanent
Hours
Full Time
Chemist - Stanley, County Durham

Salary: GBP17,000 - 28,000 pa

The Company

Our client is a leading provider of chemical testing of environmental samples, mainly soils and waters, and is looking for an experienced Chemist to join the team.

This role involves preparation and analysis of samples in our Inorganics section using various different analytical techniques, primarily ICP-OES, ICP-MS, IC, Skalar, TOC/DOC and various wet chemistry techniques or our Organics section using GC-FID and GC-MS, both with headspace and liquid injection.

You will be responsible for calibration maintenance and troubleshooting of the equipment.

The Role

Identify opportunities for improvement and development

Training of chemists and technicians

Help maintain stock levels and place orders accordingly

Applicants must be educated in a chemistry related discipline with a minimum of 3 years hands-on work place experience.

Experience of working in the environmental and/or contract laboratory sectors, knowledge of the above analytical instrumentation and UKAS accreditation would be a distinct advantage.

The ideal candidate will be:

- Enthusiastic
- Self - motivated
- Good communication skills
- Good numeracy and literacy skills

What you get in Return

A great salary GBP17,000 - GBP28,000 pa

37.5 hours per week

24 days annual leave (+ stats)
Contributory pension scheme
Perkbox and salary sacrifice schemes

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