Senior Inorganic Chemist
Location - Kent
Sector - Analytical Chemistry
Salary - £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)
Full time, permanent role
Do you have an inorganic chemistry background? Are you comfortable with working within a high throughput testing environment? Do you have leadership experience? We are currently offering the opportunity for a new chemist to join a contract analytical laboratory testing environmental samples.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced scientist to join a busy inorganics department where you will analyse large volumes of samples each day.
The Role
As a Senior Inorganic Chemist, you will be responsible for:
- Managing a small team of junior scientists,
- Supporting the Team Leader / Lab Manager with co-ordination of the lab,
- Preparation of laboratory samples and reagents,
- Equipment troubleshooting & maintenance.
Skills and Experience Needed
The ideal candidate will have the following:
- Hands-on experience working with ion chromatography, total organic carbon (TOC) analysers, discrete analysers, or segmented flow analysers (essential).
- A valid UK driving licence & car access (essential).
- Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
- BSc / MSc / equivalent work experience in Chemistry or similar (essential).
- Prior experience supervising / training junior staff members (essential).
- Prior experience working within a high throughput testing environment (desired).
The Package
In addition to this exciting job opportunity, our client can also offer a benefits package including a private pension scheme.