Analytical Chemist

Reading, UK PE Global International PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading. This is an initial 12 months contract position. Pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE The role at Senior Technician is to be responsible for performing a range of routine analyses ensuring that projects are completed effectively and meet the customer’s contractual agreements. Schedule and perform chemical analysis and report work in accordance with the quality standards. This role focuses on the analysis of products using techniques such as HPLC and IC and may also include training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry methods. Duties of the role/Responsibilities • Provide high quality customer service at all times by ensuring effective organisation of assigned workload, integrity of analytical data generated and timely/accurate provision of results. • Perform a range of routine analysis. • To perform analytical work following validation protocols. • Operate basic lab equipment as directed. • Be proficient in the use of generic software packages including Laboratory’s LIMS system, ELN and QPulse and a range of specific software packages required for the role such as OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter and MassLynx. • Provide training in routine activities and methods. • Perform Lab admin and housekeeping duties as directed. • Will be expected to cross train and work in different laboratories if the demand is required. • Work as part of an efficient analytical team. • Participate in the preparation of client quotes. Education/Experience • Qualifications required: Degree in a scientific subject • Level of experience: Some experience working in an analytical lab environment. • Hands on lab work experience. Ideally IC and/or HPLC experience. • Experience working to stringent Quality Control systems. • Meticulous attention to detail and an ability to follow written instructions. • Good written and verbal communication skills. • Well organized and capable of working on multiple activities concurrently. Interested candidates should submit an updated CV. Please click the link below to apply. ***Please note our client cannot assist with any visa sponsorship and candidates must have the correct visa to live and work in UK*** Although it is not possible for us to respond to all applications, we at PE Global will do our upmost to give you feedback on your application. You have sent your Cv into us as a company and even though you have sent your CV to a particular position, we are making the reasonable assumption that you are active on the job market and as part of our normal recruitment service we will discuss other suitable positions with you. You are free to opt out of this so please specify in your application to us if you just want to be contacted in relation to a specific vacancy. Your Cv is sent to a central recruitment inbox which a number of people in the applicable PE Global division have access to and so this means that you might not be contacted by the named person in this advert