Principle Analytical Chemist
SI Group
Principle Analytical Chemist
£70000
SI Group, Egerton Park, Salford
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 1 week ago, 19 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 8eff91a4e2934c14b3db562697564c89
Full Job Description
· Provide expert analytical services using chromatography and wet chemistry, and other techniques as required.
· Run routine and non-routine chromatography methods to analyze a variety of sample types.
· Develop and document new analytical methods.
· Use chromatography-related software systems (Empower, Chemstation, LIMS).
· Oversee maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair of instruments and equipment, occasionally performing urgent repairs.
· Utilize titration techniques with associated software.
· Solve complex problems with initiative, independent thinking, and scientific insight.
· Collaborate with colleagues to clarify analytical work requirements and ensure optimal business support.
· Coach and develop team members, sharing knowledge to promote synergy.
· Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
· Promote a proactive attitude towards maintaining a safe working environment.
Additional Responsibilities
· Conduct CoA testing of new suppliers' raw materials or equivalent materials.
· Support R&D, applications, process development, manufacturing, regulatory, and sales through timely acquisition and reporting of analytical results.
· Lead analytical support for non-dusting blend (NDB) full-scale remote toll manufacturing and local pilot plant.
· Train and validate contract lab operators in routine analytical methods and document training.
· Generate product specifications and develop necessary analytical methods.
· Provide backup QC testing for CoA in case of equipment failure at contract labs.
· Coordinate periodic round-robin analytical studies to ensure consistency and competency across NDB QC labs.
· Take responsibility for resolving quality complaints.
· Liaise with and advise external testing labs.
· Ensure NDB analytical instrumentation (HPLC, GC & ICPOES) is well-maintained, performing routine checks for accuracy and reliability.
· Troubleshoot defective instrumentation and organize prompt repairs, arranging alternative instrumentation with support from the Analytical Leader.
· Document and review standard operating procedures (SOPs).
· Experience with statistical analysis software.
· Previous QC lab experience.
· Strong IT skills, including MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Teams, SharePoint).
· Knowledge of synthetic organic chemistry and polymer chemistry.
· Excellent data handling and reporting skills.
· Proactive problem-solving and independent thinking.
Essential Skills
· PhD in Chemistry (Analytical Chemistry preferred).
· 10+ years of experience as an analytical scientist in materials or a related industry.
· Proven expertise in chromatography (HPLC, UHPLC, GPC, GC, etc.) with various detector types, including mass spectrometry.
· Working knowledge of spectroscopy and wet chemistry.
· Fluent spoken and written English.,
- PhD (preferred)
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent - Additional leave
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- Bonus scheme
Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year
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