The Analytical Chemist conducts qualitative and quantitative chemical analyses to support quality control, research & development, environmental compliance and sustainability goals. They ensure that raw materials and products meet industry standards and comply with regulatory requirements through precise testing and data interpretation.
Duties include:
- Chemical Analysis: Conduct routine and specialised analyses of raw materials, wastewater and finished products using analytical methods such as: VOC emission chamber testing (EN 717-1), spectrometry, and wet chemistry techniques.
- Instrument management: Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot laboratory instruments such as spectrophotometer, emission test chambers, volumetric pipettes, and ensure laboratory equipment and instruments are calibrated and validated.
- Documentation: Accurately record, interpret and report data and laboratory activities in line with Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) to support decision-making with attention to sustainability outcomes.
- Troubleshoot and refine analytical processes and communicate the results of studies and trials internally and externally as required.
- Method Development: Develop, validate, and implement analytical methods ensuring they meet required standards for precision and reliability.
- Quality Control: Ensure products meet specifications, regulatory standards and sustainability criteria through rigorous testing.
- Collaboration: Work with teams across departments and external partners to support compliance, environmental health & safety, and contribute to the development of sustainable products.
Qualifications & Experience:
- Education: Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, or a related field.
- Regulatory Knowledge: Familiarity with GLP, GMP, and relevant industry regulations.
- Accuracy and reliability of analytical results.
- Efficiency in method development and validation.
- Compliance with environmental health & safety, and regulatory standards.
- Contribution to R&D and sustainability initiatives.
- Timeliness in reporting and documentation, including sustainability metrics
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