Analytical Chemist - Method Development

Analytical Chemist £Competitive + Bonus

South East, Permanent ABJ6715

Are you an Analytical Chemist looking to take the next step in your career with a global industry leader? Do you enjoy developing innovative analytical methods, GC-MS and LC-MS solving complex technical challenges, and working with advanced instrumentation?

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Analytical Chemist to join a growing international organisation at the forefront of specialty chemicals innovation. This role offers the chance to work on cutting-edge projects, influence global analytical standards, and collaborate with R&D, Technical and Application teams across the business.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Analytical Manager, you will play a key role in developing, validating and implementing advanced analytical methodologies that support innovation and product development across multiple technology platforms. You'll be part of a highly respected analytical team, using your expertise to drive scientific excellence and continuous improvement.

This position is ideal for a scientist with experience in GC-MS and/or LC-MS, who enjoys method development, problem-solving and applying analytical science to real-world commercial challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, validate and implement analytical methods to support global R&D, Technical and Application teams.
• Deliver robust analytical solutions for new product development, troubleshooting and long-term strategic projects.
• Ensure analytical methodologies meet rigorous validation requirements and ISO standards.
• Train laboratory personnel on newly developed methods and best analytical practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to establish harmonised analytical approaches across the organisation.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to key stakeholders.
• Maintain and calibrate analytical instrumentation including GC, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS and FTIR.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Design of Experiments (DoE) methodologies.
• Promote and maintain high laboratory safety standards in accordance with company SHE policies.

Qualifications & Experience

• Degree-qualified scientist with a passion for analytical chemistry and method development.
• Pref: specialty chemicals, polymers, coatings, materials science, CROs, pharmaceuticals, environmental testing or related analytical environments.
• Hands-on experience with GC-MS and/or LC-MS.
• Experience in analytical method development and validation.
• Strong analytical, data interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• Pref Experience within an ISO 17025 environment.
• Knowledge of DoE and Lean methodologies.
• Experience with FTIR, Rheometry, GPC, SPME, thermal desorption or related techniques.
• Exposure to areas like polymers, adhesives, coatings, composites, plastics, rubber or advanced materials.
• Understanding of regulatory requirements, intellectual property and patent awareness.

Benefits: Competitive salary; Performance-related bonus; Private healthcare ; Contributory pension scheme.

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