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Deputy Senior Chemist

Shift Pattern: 7:30 to 15:30 Monday – Friday. May move to a later shift pattern on a rotational basis.

WHAT IS ON OFFER

Alfred H Knight has an exciting opportunity for a Deputy Senior Chemist to join the team in Dundonald, UK. Working with the Senior Chemist to ensure that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided to meet reporting deadlines on the various types of samples / commodities submitted to the laboratory for analytical evaluation. Effective management of the Chemistry Lab and personnel on a day to day basis, deputizing for the Senior Chemist in their absence.

They will be responsible for carrying out analytical methods and standard operating practices without supervision to a high degree of precision and accuracy, ensuring that an effective and high-quality analytical service is provided. Carrying out method development and validation within chemistry section using a number of analytical instrument techniques including GCMS, ICPMS and IC.

Previous experience in these techniques is pivotal to the role.

They will ensure full compliance with company’s ISO 17025 accreditation, ISO 45001 and ISO 14001
certifications.

ABOUT US

Alfred H Knight is a totally independent, family owned business spanning five generations. A global network of strategically placed offices and laboratories enable global trade by providing independent inspection, analysis and consultancy services to the metals and minerals, solid fuels and agriculture industries.

We have honed and carefully crafted our reputation. Delivering knowledge and professionalism in all aspects of weighing, sampling and analysis. We thrive by continuing to re-invest in our facilities, technology and people. Click here to find out more about AHK.

DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES?

To be successful at Alfred H Knight you will need to display the following:

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND WORK EXPERIENCE 

  • Minimum 5 year experience within a laboratory analytical setting.
  • Minimum 3 year experience in ICPMS is preferable.
  • Experience of managing people.

Required Competencies

  • Ability to plan and implement method development and validation work.
  • Troubleshooting knowledge and general problem solving.
  • Mentoring, coaching, training and technical support.
  • Ability to effectively lead and drive a team.
  • Highly organised with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong quality focus with a strive for excellence.
  • Good numeracy skills.
  • IT skills – Microsoft and Google applications.

Required Qualifications

  • HNC or HND in Science related subjects or equivalent as a minimum.
  • Science degree preferable.

BENEFITS

We are offering an excellent opportunity with a salary and benefits package to match including pension, life assurance and an employee assistance programme.

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