Senior Method Development Chemist

  • Wetherby
  • Kenton Black Science Eamp; Engineering
Senior Method Development Chemist Yorkshire - commutable from Leeds, York and Harrogate Up to £40,000 per annum This is a rare job opportunity for a Senior Method Development Chemist to join a world class, global Chemical Manufacturer at their site in West Yorkshire. Reporting in to the Lab Manager, you will be responsible for carrying out scientific test procedureson raw materials for industries including, Coatings, Composites, Adhesives and Personal Care. You will join the Technical Department, but will also be expected to work closely with the company’s senior management and technical sales team to support the development of new products, monitor quality of existing products and provide information relatingto customer enquiries. Responsibilities of the Senior Method Development Chemist are: - Preparing samples for analysis - Undertaking analysis of raw materials, intermediates and final product, using analytical techniques such as GC-MS, HPLC-MS, IR and UV Spectroscopy - Using wet chemistry and physical testing techniques such as aqueous and non-aqueous titrations and viscosity measurements - Supporting the team in routine, non-routine analysis, method reviews, problem solving and trouble shooting - Reviewing and checking technical documentation, standard operating procedures and policies - Entering results and maintaining the company’s record database, as required - Carrying out method development from scratch for new compounds - Previous experience of working in laboratories (pharmaceuticals or fine chemicals) using analytical techniques such as HPLC-MS or GC-MS is essential. Additionally, experience in method development is also essential. - Experience in the following software packages is desirable: - Shimadzu Lab Solutions - Agilent Chemstation and OpenLab - Agilent MassHunter - Metrohm MagIC Net - Thermo Omnic We are interested to speak to highly motivated individuals with an eagerness to learn and progress