Chemical Laboratory Specialist

Chemical Laboratory Specialist

12 month contract

Based in Broughton

Offering £39.45ph Inside IR35 + shift uplift

Shift work - Monday-Friday Morning 6am-1:10pm, Afternoon 1:30pm-8:40pm

Do you have a degree in Chemistry or a closely related technical field?

Do you have experience in a hands-on laboratory environment?

Do you want to work with an industry-leading company?

If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you!

As the Chemical Laboratory Specialist, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry.

You will be involved in:

Chemical Analysis of surface treatment chemical & rinse tanks, effluent, sealant, paint, and hydraulic fluids
Lead trials for new products before they transition into use on the shop floor
Perform and document a variety of chemical analysis including IC, ICP-OES, titrations (manual & automated) XRF, FTIR, Surface Tension, COD, surfactants, and cloth analysis in accordance with AITM, ASTM, ISO, and other relevant standards
Operate, calibrate, and maintain Laboratory equipment
Analyse test data, generate comprehensive reports, and communicate results to engineering and production teams
Perform precise sample preparation and dilutions for critical analytical analysis techniques including IC, ICP, XRF, and various titration methods
Support failure non-conformance by providing detailed chemical analysis using a variety of techniques
As part of process Inspection and control, collaborate with production teams to troubleshoot process deviations and implement corrective actions

Your skillset & experience:

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemistry or a closely related technical field
Theoretical knowledge of Ion Chromatography (IC) or similar, Inductively Coupled Plasma (ICP), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier-transform Infrared Spectroscopy & various titration types
Proven experience in a hands-on laboratory environment, undertaking chemical analysis involving sample preparation and dilutions
Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of chemical testing theory & principles
In-depth understanding of special processes, chemical surface treatments, and coating systems (paints)
Ability to interpret technical specifications and industry standards (e.g., ASTM, ISO, AMS)
Proficient in technical report writing and data analysis.
Experience with failure analysis and root cause investigation techniques
Familiarity with metallurgical methods
Knowledge of quality management systems such as ISO 9001, ISO17025
Hands-on experience with advanced analytical equipment such as scanning electron microscopes (SEM), ion chromatography (IC) or similar, inductively coupled plasma (ICP), X-ray fluorescence (XRF), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy & various titration types

If this all sounds like something you will be interested in then simply apply and we can discuss the opportunity further!

Chemical Laboratory Specialist

12 month contract

Based in Broughton

Offering £39.45ph Inside IR35 + shift uplift

Shift work - Monday-Friday Morning 6am-1:10pm, Afternoon 1:30pm-8:40pm

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed