Principle Analytical Chemist

· 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


Pay: £40,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 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


Schedule:

• Flexitime


• Monday to Friday


Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme