Site Chemist

Chemist - Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS)
Location: Washington, (On site)
Contract: Permanent, Full Time (37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £32,000 - £42,000 + up to 10% bonus + excellent benefits
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (with flexibility)

I'm currently working with a highly regarded waste and recycling organisation to recruit a Chemist with experience in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS). This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well equipped laboratory in the North East, supporting advanced analytical testing using cutting edge instrumentation.

This role would suit a recent graduate or early career professional with relevant AMS exposure who is looking to build their expertise in a supportive and technically advanced environment.

In return, you will receive a competitive package and the opportunity to grow within a forward thinking organisation that invests in its people.

• Salary up to £42,000
• Performance related bonus (up to 10%)
• Company pension scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Structured training and development plans
• Access to a wide range of additional benefits

As a Chemist within the laboratory team, you will play a key role in the operation and ongoing development of AMS based analytical services, particularly focused on carbon 14 analysis.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating and maintaining a single stage AMS system
• Managing carbon extraction and graphitisation processes (CEGS)
• Producing accurate, high quality analytical reports in line with ISO 17025 standards
• Supporting and maintaining the laboratory's quality management system
• Leading or contributing to method development and validation activities
• Assisting with external accreditation processes, including UKAS assessments
• Troubleshooting instrumentation issues and minimising downtime
• Managing laboratory consumables and stock levels

This is a varied role combining hands on laboratory work with office based reporting and quality activities.

My client is seeking a motivated and detail oriented individual with a strong scientific foundation and a passion for analytical chemistry.

You will ideally have:

• Experience or academic exposure to Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and/or carbon extraction techniques
• A degree (or minimum HNC) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
• A solid understanding of ISO 17025 and quality systems in an analytical environment
• Experience or knowledge of analytical method development and validation
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• The ability to manage workloads effectively and work both independently and within a small team
• A proactive attitude with a strong commitment to safety and quality standards