Analytical Chemist

Manpower Print & Packaging Division are currently retained on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, who are a global industry leading brand within their industry. With 200+ years heritage, a presence in 18 countries, no less than 45 plants globally (with additional sites in development) and being recognised as innovator within industry with a passion and global ethos focused on sustainability, they are considered within our industry as an 'Employer of Choice'.

Our client is looking to strengthen their existing team by appointing an experienced Analytical Chemist to support the business and customer-related projects from the multidisciplinary laboratory based in Wantage.

Responsibilities will include

• Using appropriate analytical techniques, conducting analysis and investigations as appropriate to support the business, customers, pack test program and R&D technical support team.
• Food Analysis
• Support Plant Quality Control
• Contaminants/ Foreign Body Identification
• Food Contact Regulatory Support
• Taint and Odour Investigations
• Other Analytical investigations using either in-house or out-sourced resources
• Generation of accurate and reliable data using techniques such as:
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• Gas Chromatography / Mass Spectroscopy (GC/MS)
• Fourier Transform Infra-Red Spectroscopy (FTIR)
• Inductively Coupled Plasma Optical Emission Spectrophotometry (ICP-OES)
• Ion Chromatography (IC)
• High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)
• Differential Scanning Calorimetry (DSC)
• Develop techniques and expand knowledge to investigate chemistry-based issues
• Insightful interpretation and formal reporting in a timely manner of technical data with clear conclusions and recommendations for further actions where appropriate

Experience/Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry or equivalent.
• Experience of working with IC and ICP-OES.
• Previous experience of working in an analytical chemistry laboratory or food chemistry lab.
• General Laboratory Skills - wet chemistry, volumetric standards, chemical selection / disposal.
• Competent computing skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Good written and verbal communication skills (including the ability to present scientific data).

Get in touch today so a member of the team can review your application and look to schedule in call at a time suitable to you!