Senior Inorganic Chemist

Location – Kent

Sector – Analytical Chemistry

Salary – £27,000 - £29,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

Do you have an inorganic chemistry background? Are you comfortable with working within a high throughput testing environment? Do you have leadership experience? We are currently offering the opportunity for a new chemist to join a contract analytical laboratory testing environmental samples.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced scientist to join a busy inorganics department where you will analyse large volumes of samples each day.

The Role

* As a Senior Inorganic Chemist, you will be responsible for:

* Managing a small team of junior scientists,

* Supporting the Team Leader / Lab Manager with co-ordination of the lab,

* Preparation of laboratory samples and reagents,

* Equipment troubleshooting & maintenance.

Skills and Experience Needed

The ideal candidate will have the following:

* Hands-on experience working with ion chromatography, total organic carbon (TOC) analysers, discrete analysers, or segmented flow analysers (essential).

* A valid UK driving licence & car access (essential).

* Existing UK work eligibility (essential).

* BSc / MSc / equivalent work experience in Chemistry or similar (essential).

* Prior experience supervising / training junior staff members (essential).

* Prior experience working within a high throughput testing environment (desired).

The Package

In addition to this exciting job opportunity, our client can also offer a benefits package including a private pension scheme