Chemist

Job title:

Chemist

Company

Intertek

Job description

Job Description:An opportunity has arisen for a Level 2 Technician to join our Chemistry team working within a chemical laboratory providing production support, including routine chemical testing of process solutions, compliance of effluent waters to discharge consents, and validating the conformity of the chemicals and materialsRequired skills and experience:

• Degree in Chemistry or a related subject
• Experience working in a laboratory environment preferably Chemistry related.
• Knowledge and experience of Analytical chemistry techniques

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITYYou will manage be providing production support, including routine chemical testing of process solutions, compliance of effluent waters to discharge consents, and validating the conformity of the chemicals and materialsKey activities:

• Analysis of Effluent water samples, which includes determination of metal content by Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy, pH, Chemical Oxygen Demand, Anion determination by Ion Chromatography and Suspended solids analysis.
• Analytical Chemistry, which includes potentiometric titration, pH and conductivity testing and UV / Vis Spectrophotometry.
• Technical report writing following testing to confirm conformity of the material / sample tested.
• Drafting of Standard Operating Procedures and Technical instructions.
• Data-capture, entry and record-keeping, for example upkeep of booking in logs, sample and specimen archiving, recording and disposal.
• Health and safety tasks – including checks for Legionella, LEV Air flow checks and general cleaning of the Laboratory.
• Maintaining work areas to 5S standards.

WHAT WE OFFERJoin Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who do not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

Expected salary

Location

Gloucestershire

Job date

Sat, 23 Nov 2024 08:27:11 GMT

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