Chemist / Shift Chemist

Our client is a leading inspection, verification and testing company who have a number of state of the art labs located globally. Our client is looking for a shift chemist to join their team in the N.E of England.

Main Purpose of Role
* Perform sampling and analysis safely, on time and to recognised international methods and local documented procedures and the preparation of reports via Cclas for issuance to clients to ensure the highest service possible is delivered.
* Deliver consistently high standards of analytical performance whilst ensuring the laboratory meets ISO 17025 requirements.

Key Accountabilities
* All testing work and reporting to be carried out as instructed by Supervisor/Manager in a timely manner and in line with the requirements of the laboratory standard ISO 17025 to ensure the retention of accreditation as this is essential to the commercial viability of the laboratory and customer confidence.
* Perform calibrations and maintain equipment as instructed by Supervisor/ Manager in order to ensure that reported results are accurate and delivered on time in line with customer requirements.
* Demonstrate compliance to all test methods, procedures and quality systems as there are essential criteria for UKAS accreditation and Laboratory practices, e.g. perform routine SQC analysis where required plot the data and apply the run rules, ensuring any failure of a run rule is recorded, investigated and the appropriate action taken
* Liaise with Laboratory Manager if a problem with equipment, methods or samples occurs and initiate corrective actions to ensure continuity of service.
* To work in a flexible manner / shift call out pattern so that resources are aligned to workload, thus meeting customers needs for 24hr 365 day service whilst still maintaining a long term viable and competitive business


Skills & Knowledge
Essential
* Must be computer literate in use of word, excel and LIMS (Cclas) systems.
* Must have and maintain knowledge of chemistry, international analytical standards, operational procedures analytical equipment and methods such as IP, ASTM.
* Effective interpersonal, team working and organisational skills.
* Ability to work and plan work with minimal supervision, often for extended periods.
* Thorough understanding of the significance of the tests conducted, and the importance of providing a high level of customer service.

Desirable
* An appreciation of hydrocarbon process system operation and production chemistry.
* Detailed knowledge of the requirements of ISO 17025

Experience

Essential
* Experience of Oil Gas and Chemicals industry related analysis encompassing a broad spectrum of methods and analysis including all routine standard testing performed.
* Previous experience of working in a testing laboratory, meeting exacting process and client demands.
* Experience of working within a UKAS laboratory

Desirable
* Preparation of laboratory techniques and documentation.
* Knowledge and experience of process management and chemical optimisation.
* Experience of bulk cargo custody transfer operations and working to ISO 3170 sampling requirements - only include if relevant to branch so check with manager.

Qualifications
Essential
* Maths and English GCSE or equivalent, grades (A to C) as a minimum.
* HNC / GCSE or equivalent in Chemistry or similar scientific discipline
* HND / A Level in chemistry
* Full UK driving Licence or equivalent

Desirable
* Hydrocarbon Processing Technology (modular course)
* Preferably educated to degree level in Chemistry or a related science


PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST HAVE THE RIGHT TO LIVE AND WORK IN THE EU TO APPLY FOR THIS ROLE. MY CLIENT WILL NOT SPONSOR VISA'S