Specialist Chemist - Organics

Title: Specialist Chemist - Organics Location: Cambridgeshire Duration: Permanent Our client is looking for a Specialist Chemist to conduct, document and report of a range of studies and investigations to improve their service offerings and quality of test results. Responsibilities: • Provide advanced analytical chemistry expertise to support the inorganic department. • Contribute to the development of method validation packages that comply with accreditation standards. • Review and create detailed plans to update methods within the inorganic department, ensuring they reflect industry best practices. • Research and develop new inorganic analytical techniques as needed by clients and the business. • Investigate and perform non-routine methodology and data generation based on client and business requirements. • Assist in the review and presentation of resource development initiatives that aim to enhance analytical methodologies. • Support the quality team during scheduled audits and assist in improving the laboratory's quality standards. • Implement business improvement initiatives across the inorganics lab, enhancing instrument availability, reducing rework, decreasing customer queries, and improving overall analytical capabilities and client service. • Provide technical support to the sales and marketing team, helping with client acquisition and onboarding processes. • Contribute to the future planning of the inorganics lab, including capacity assessments, selection of new instruments, and purchasing of consumables. • Assist in implementing the Quality Management System and supporting procedures • Identify and communicate any deviations or issues with laboratory quality and test procedures. • Ensure compliance with quality control procedures to facilitate continuous improvement in laboratory practices. • Raise and conduct thorough investigations into non-conformances, including equipment failures, QC issues, and customer complaints, in a timely manner. • Provide assistance to colleagues in areas of expertise as needed. Requirements: Degree or equivalent in a scientific discipline Minimum of 5 years experience in a relevant analytical role (organics) Understanding of IEC/ISO 17025, MCERTS, ISO 9001, other ISO standards and Quality Management Systems. Troubleshooting Method development - organics

Location: Cambridgeshire, GB

Posted Date: 5/12/2025