Analytical Chemist

Analytical Chemist Based in Liverpool Up to £50,000 but all depends on your experience Our Client provides services in the marine and energy sectors and lead the market in professional expertise and experience across the major maritime and scientific disciplines. They provide specialist advice on a wide range of inter-disciplinary areas including marine and nautical services, energy loss adjusting, metallurgy, inspection and non-destructive testing and marine engineering. Owing to the current expansion of their fuel department, they are seeking an experienced Analytical Chemist (GC-MS and FT-IR) role to be part of a small group. The purpose of this position is to deliver high quality testing services with analysis focused on marine bunker fuel samples. The person selected will work as part of a wider team in a newly established laboratory, which will offer a range of different types of inspection services and there will be opportunity for collaboration and to develop the overall growth of the laboratory services. The Analytical Chemist with be responsible for analysis utilising GC-MS on a day-to-day basis, ensuring competence to meet business needs and report to, and work with, the overall head of Inspection Services.There may also be a requirement to assist with other analysis and other instruments as required and within the capabilities of the person selected. The role: · Conducting analysis work on samples from external clients, including the management of joint witnessed analyses as per customer requirements. · Conduct investigational analyses on marine bunker fuel and other products within the capabilities and function of the laboratory · Assist with developing the laboratory towards attaining ISO 17025 accreditation · Provide input towards the growth and development of the laboratory going forward · Participate in routine Round Robin and proficiency monitoring schemes as appropriate to demonstrate ongoing competency of testing · Maintain and promote good housekeeping standards and levels of safety and ensuring that laboratory staff adhere to policies and standards.Continued development of safety procedures and standards in accordance with HSE regulation and in house requirements Key Responsibilities: · Perform routine & non-routine chemical analysis (GC-MS) of fuel samples in accordance with documented procedures · Issue Analytical Reports in a timely manner · Lead technical projects and effectively delegate work to junior scientists · Participate in internal and external training courses identified as appropriate to your continued development. · Undertake any reasonable duties within the laboratory that may be required from time to time · Comply with all relevant Health and Safety procedures at all times. Technical competencies · Extensive working knowledge of GC-MS and FT-IR in an analytical chemistry environment · Demonstrate the ability to conduct routine maintenance of laboratory equipment and troubleshoot instrument problems, where appropriate · Knowledge of quality control and quality assurance processes · Numerate with good IT skills · Experience using LIMS Qualifications and Experience · HNC or bachelor’s degree in chemistry, Engineering or other relevant qualification Charles Francis Cooper celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. (Charles Francis Cooper are acting as an employment agency) This job was originally posted as www.totaljobs.com/job/89876963