Chemical Analyst

Location: Deeside (full time on site)
Start Date: ASAP
Contract Length: Until 31/12/2026
Hours: 35 hours per week (Monday-Friday)
PAYE Rate: £14.84 per hour

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Chemical Analyst to join a busy, regulated manufacturing site in Deeside on a long‑term contract. This role will support manufacturing and project activities through hands‑on analytical chemistry testing, working within a quality‑driven laboratory environment.

This is a practical role suited to an analyst who is comfortable getting involved across a range of techniques and activities, including HPLC, AAS and general wet chemistry, alongside project and ad‑hoc testing.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform routine analytical chemistry testing to support in‑process analysis and finished product release
• Operate, maintain and support calibration of analytical equipment including HPLC, AAS and related laboratory instrumentation
• Follow validated methods and approved laboratory techniques, completing calculations and documentation accurately
• Support project and request‑based testing, alongside BAU laboratory activities
• Initiate and support out‑of‑specification (OOS) investigations where required
• Trend, analyse and report laboratory data to support continuous improvement
• Ensure compliance with GMP, EHS and quality system requirements at all times
• Maintain laboratory metrics, documentation and waste disposal in line with site standards
• Utilise laboratory systems (e.g. SAP) to support product release and data management

Skills & Experience:

• Previous experience working in an analytical chemistry laboratory within a regulated manufacturing environment
• Hands‑on experience with techniques such as HPLC, AAS and physical laboratory testing
• Understanding of GMP, cGMP or GLP environments
• Ability to work accurately in a fast‑paced laboratory while managing multiple priorities
• Strong attention to detail and clear written documentation skills
• Experience supporting project work alongside routine testing is advantageous

Qualifications:

• Degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.