Job Title

Analytical Chemist

Contact Type

Permanent, Full time

Responsibilities

As an analytical chemist tasks can vary, but typically the candidate will:

• analyse samples from various sources to provide information on compounds or quantities of compounds present
• use analytical techniques and instrumentation, such as gas and high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), inductively coupled plasma-mass-spectrometry, electrochromatography and spectroscopy (infrared and ultraviolet, amongst others) and qPCR – interpret data and meet strict guidelines on documentation when recording data
• report scientific results
• develop techniques for the analysis of drug products and chemicals
• work collaboratively in cross-functional teams
• liaise with customers, staff and suppliers
• be aware of, and keep up to date with, health and safety issues
• validate methods and equipment
• writing research papers, reports, reviews and summaries
• keeping up to date with scientific and technical developments
• preparing product licence documentation

Key Skills for the role

Analytical work demands patience, determination, creativity, flexibility and decisiveness.
JPL are looking for both research and transferable skills including:

• a logical and independent mind
• the motivation and ability to solve complex problems
• a systematic approach to tasks
• theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques
• the ability to develop and validate new methods
• excellent IT skills
• numerical and analytical ability
• teamworking and lone working skills
• responsibility
• communication and presentation skills

Qualifications required

Ideally the candidate will hold a science-based MSc degree, however, candidates with a BSc degree with a minimum of 2:1, in chemistry or a related subject below will be considered.

• analytical chemistry
• applied chemistry
• biochemistry
• chemistry
• environmental science (physical)
• forensic science
• geochemistry
• marine sciences, marine biology or oceanography
• materials sciences or technology.

Practical experience of working in a laboratory environment is desirable but not compulsory with the above qualifications.

or

Educated to HND or foundation degree level with a minimum of 3 years previous work experience within an analytical laboratory.

The candidate must also have a clean and active Jersey Driving Licence and no criminal record. Full DBS checks will be carried out as part of the selection process.

What to expect

• working in multidisciplinary teams and communicating with scientists and customers from both within and outside the company.
• predominantly lab-based but occasionally site visits are required
• the work can occasionally have tight deadlines and pressure to solve problems as quickly as possible. Routine analysis can involve long drawn-out procedures which can take some time.

Working Hours

JPL’s working hours are 08:00am to 4:30pm, Monday to Thursday and 8:00am to 4:00pm on Fridays.

The basic hours of employment are 37.5 hours per week, which are exclusive of a daily 60 minute lunch break.

Salary

£27,000 – £35,000p/a depending on experience.

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