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ChemistSGS • Stretford, England, UK
Chemist

Chemist

SGS • Stretford, England, UK
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
Job description

Job Title: Chemist
Job Type: Full-time Permanent
Location: Manchester
Hours: Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm (site-based)
Salary: Circa 26k Bonus
Industry: Testing Inspection & Certification

Overview of the Role:
This role supports chemical testing operations on site ensuring accurate sample preparation efficient testing processes and timely reporting of results. You will play a key part in maintaining high-quality standards meeting customer expectations and supporting the wider laboratory team to deliver operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Support all chemical testing activities including sample preparation (breaking down samples digestion equipment cleaning)
  • Operate and run laboratory testing instruments for analysis (e.g. metals testing and compliance testing)
  • Monitor and report daily testing status to ensure visibility of workflow and timely communication with stakeholders
  • Proactively follow up on outstanding orders and resolve issues in the preparation stage
  • Maintain accurate records and documentation to support UKAS accreditation and quality standards

Qualifications :

The ideal candidate for this role is someone who has experience in a laboratory environment with a strong understanding of chemical testing processes and quality standards. You will be confident working to procedures managing multiple priorities and contributing to a high-performing team environment.

You will also have the following:

  • Experience working within an experimental or analytical laboratory
  • Ability to follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with a high level of accuracy
  • Strong organisation skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
  • Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
  • Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office and general IT systems

Desirable:

  • Experience using analytical instruments
  • Understanding of quality systems and accreditation standards (e.g. UKAS)
  • Strong chemistry knowledge ideally within consumer product testing
  • Relevant chemistry qualification
  • GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)


Additional Information :

At SGS we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team you would be eligible for:

Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
Private medical cover (immediate access)
Competitive pension scheme Life Assurance
Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
An additional day off for your birthday
Retailer Discounts
Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
Length of Service Awards
Christmas Vouchers
Health & Wellbeing initiatives
Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such we recruit hire train and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race colour religion sex national origin disability age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetics status as a protected veteran or any other characteristics protected by law.

APPLY NOW for full consideration if you are selected for an interview or further consideration we will be in touch with you directly.


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
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