Chemist / Associate Chemist

About This Role

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Responsibilities

• Perform chemical analysis of water, wastewater and environmental samples in accordance with approved test methods, laboratory procedures and relevant standards
• Carry out sample preparation, digestion, dilution, extraction and other preparation procedures as required
• Perform routine and non-routine analysis for various water chemistry parameters
• Ensure samples are properly identified, prepared and analysed within the required turnaround time
• Review analytical results and identify abnormal or unexpected results for further investigation
• Operate, maintain and troubleshoot laboratory analytical equipment, including Ion Chromatography (IC), Total Organic Carbon (TOC) Analyzer, Flow Injection Analyzer (FIA), UV-Vis spectrophotometers, pH, conductivity, turbidity and other water quality meters
• Perform instrument start-up, calibration, system suitability and routine performance checks
• Prepare and verify calibration standards, reagents and QC samples
• Conduct routine instrument maintenance, cleaning and troubleshooting
• Monitor instrument performance and identify instrument-related issues
• Maintain instrument records, maintenance logs and analytical records
• Liaise with equipment vendors/service engineers for major troubleshooting, servicing and repairs where required
• Perform calibration and quality control checks in accordance with approved methods
• Analyse blanks, duplicates, laboratory control samples, reference materials and other QC samples as applicable
• Monitor QC performance and investigate QC failures or abnormal trends
• Ensure all raw data, calculations and analytical results are accurately recorded and traceable
• Comply with laboratory quality management systems and ISO/IEC 17025 requirements
• Participate in method verification, validation and measurement uncertainty activities where required
• Assist in investigations relating to non-conforming work, complaints and audit findings
• Implement new analytical methods and testing parameters
• Conduct method verification and validation according to laboratory requirements
• Optimise analytical procedures, instrument conditions and sample preparation techniques
• Evaluate new analytical technologies and recommend improvements to laboratory methods
• Prepare and update technical documents, work instructions and analytical procedures
• Review analytical data for accuracy, completeness and compliance with QC requirements
• Perform calculations and data interpretation where required
• Prepare test results and supporting documentation for reporting
• Ensure data integrity and proper traceability of analytical results
• Support the preparation and review of laboratory reports
• Ensure chemicals, reagents, standards and consumables are properly prepared, labelled and stored
• Monitor inventory and raise requests for chemicals and consumables when required
• Maintain good laboratory housekeeping and 5S practices
• Follow Risk Assessments, Safe Work Procedures and laboratory safety requirements
• Ensure proper handling, storage and disposal of chemicals and laboratory waste
• Report equipment abnormalities, incidents, spills and unsafe conditions promptly
• Work closely with laboratory technicians and other chemists to ensure efficient sample workflow
• Provide technical guidance and training to technicians and junior chemists where required
• Support laboratory workload planning and ensure testing is completed within required turnaround times
• Participate in internal and external proficiency testing programmes where applicable
• Support internal and external audits
• Perform other duties assigned by the Senior Chemist or Laboratory Manager

Requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Applied Chemistry, Environmental Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related discipline
• No experience required

Preferred Experience:

• Hands-on experience with analytical instrument or automated wet chemistry systems
• Experience with UV-Vis spectrophotometry and other water chemistry instrumentation
• Knowledge of water and wastewater analytical methods and relevant standards
• Experience working in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited laboratory

About the Company

Element is one of the fastest growing testing, inspection and certification businesses in the world, with more than 9,000 people operating from 270 sites across 30 countries. The company helps customers make certain that their products, materials, processes and services are safe, compliant and fit for purpose, from early R&D through complex regulatory approvals and into production.