Scientist / Analytical Chemist

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 24 March 2026
LOCATION
Bb18
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£29,872 / year
CATEGORY
Science & Research
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SKILLS

HPLC LC-MS GC-FID GC-MS Analytical Chemistry Laboratory experience

FULL DESCRIPTION

The Scientist is part of [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk]’s Laboratory Operations team. Principally responsible for performing chemical analyses on customers’ products within agreed deadlines and quality standards (GMP, ISO, UKAS).

Responsibilities / Objectives

  • Perform analytical testing on client products
  • Adhere to study protocols
  • Adhere to company policy and procedure e.g. Dignity at work, Health & Safety, ALCOA
  • Record data in a timely and accurate manner

Key tasks

  • To perform chemical analysis to produce high-quality, compliant data for clients within the agreed timeframes.
  • Preparation of reagents
  • Preparation of samples and standards used in the testing
  • Instrumental techniques to be employed include:
  • HPLC, LC-MS
  • GC-FID, GC-MS
  • CETI-8
  • Maintaining the standards of housekeeping required in the laboratory
  • Production of data in accordance with the Quality Management System
  • Comply with the instructions given in test methods/study plans etc. Any deviation from these instructions should be documented and communicated directly to the line manager or study director/principal investigator for studies.
  • Any other duties as required to fulfil business goals

Qualifications and Education Requirements

Graduate of chemistry or a related subject. 2 years of laboratory experience would be considered as an alternative.

Key skills and attributes

  • Good technical problem-solving skills - Essential
  • Good verbal reasoning - Essential
  • Competent with standard MS Office applications - Essential
  • Strong individual contributor and team player - Essential
  • Experience in statistical packages - Preferred

Salary and benefits

Salary                  £27,546.60 - £29,872.50
[Employer hidden] Day    Option of a fixed day off every 2 or 3 weeks through salary sacrifice
Holidays              25 days per year plus statutory holidays
                            Option to purchase up to 1 week’s holiday through salary sacrifice
Pension               Auto-enrolment
Annual bonus      £1,200 based on company and personal performance.
Life Insurance     2 x death in service
Health Care        Cash plan

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