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Shift Analytical Chemist
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Shift Analytical Chemist
Shift Analytical Chemist
Location: North Cheshire Salary: £32,084 + Shift Allowance (~£10,900) Term: Permanent
SRG are working with a multinational chemicals manufacturer who produce a highly varied range of products. Based in North Cheshire, their central Analytical Team is now looking to hire a Shift Analytical Chemist on a permanent basis. This role will see the successful candidate support with testing of samples from across the site, from multiple departments and customers.
This would be an excellent opportunity for Chemists with good analytical skills and experience to join a company with a fantastic reputation. Recent and proven industrial experience with wet chemistry, GC (Gas Chromatography) and/or HPLC is essential.
Benefits
- Generous salary and shift allowance
- 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days
- Joining a respected and successful company with an outstanding reputation
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Shift Pattern
- 4 on, 6 off:
- Weekdays: 6:00am–6:00pm (for 2 days)
- Nights: 6:00pm–6:00am (for 2 nights)
- 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20-day break
Role Responsibilities
- Collecting liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across site
- Analysing samples from internal teams or external customers, including:
- Organic
- Inorganic
- Environmental
- Conducting analysis using:
- GC (Gas Chromatography)
- HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- ICP (Inductively Coupled Plasma)
- MS (Mass Spectroscopy)
- AAS (Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy)
- Density, colour and wet chemistry tests
- Validating and reporting on analytical results, identifying anomalies and taking appropriate action
- Responding to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies as necessary
- Basic instrument maintenance and calibration
- Using prescribed analytical procedures and maintaining records to ensure required standards are met
- Conducting environmental measurements for emergency response situations on or off site
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Requirements
- Preferred: HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar
- Essential: Good practical analytical skills with recent hands-on industrial experience in:
- GC (Gas Chromatography)
- HPLC (High-Performance Liquid Chromatography)
- ICP or MS (preferable)
- Valid manual driving licence – essential
- Excellent time management skills; prioritiser who can adapt under pressure
- Strong team player; collaborative and supportive of colleagues
For more information, please contact Chris on 0161 667 1795.
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