Chemist

Description:

Chemist - Basingstoke (Multi-site) | 3-shift pattern | £28,000-£29,000

We have a new opportunity for a Chemist to join a well-established manufacturing company, working across three sites in Basingstoke. This is a hands-on lab role supporting production, R&D and external customer testing, with a strong focus on safe working, quality, traceability and turnaround to support manufacturing.

Job Title: Chemist

Location: Basingstoke (across 3 sites)

Salary: £28,000- £29,000

Hours: 3-shift pattern - Early 06:00-14:00 | Middle 09:00-17:00 | Late 11:00-19:00

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Enhanced maternity and paternity
Pension
Health Care
On site parking

Key Responsibilities of a Chemist

Process control and analytical testing of raw materials, intermediates and finished products
Test customer samples as required and support external laboratory submissions
Calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot analytical equipment
Support analytical method development (new products/specs and improving existing methods)
Provide analytical support for new chemical process development
Ensure robust documentation for quality standards and traceability
Support HSE practices and maintain a proactive safety culture in the lab
Liaise with manufacturing to ensure products are tested and released on time
Provide technical support to help production processes achieve desired results
Assist with preparation/release of Certificates of Analysis
Lab housekeeping, waste disposal, archiving and continuous improvement of quality systems
Train/support other lab and production personnel where appropriate
Prepare analytical standards and reagents

Requirements of a Chemist

Ideally 1+ year experience in an analytical lab / similar chemist role
OR if not, you'll need a Chemistry degree (Analytical Chemistry or related preferred) and ideally have studied chemistry at college or closely related subjects
Strong organisational skills and ability to manage changing priorities
Good IT skills: spreadsheets, email, Word, and computer-managed lab equipment
Self-motivated, flexible and strong problem-solving ability

Interested? Apply with your CV or call our team on (phone number removed).

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