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Development Chemist require based in West Yorkshire on a permanent basis. Requiring a degree in Chemistry (or similar), with recent and extensive experience in formulating products such as lubricants, oils, greases, coatings (other aligned industries considered).

Title: Development Chemist

Location: West Yorkshire

Salary: 32,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a global, market leading specialist developer and manufacturer of a range of industrial chemicals including fluids, lubricants, oils and other speciality products. They are now seeking a Development Chemist to join their R&D team in West Yorkshire to support in developing both new and existing products within the portfolio. This is a hands-on development position within an established R&D team. The role will also involve testing products, supporting in analysis and scale-up activities and supporting in process improvements.

Benefits: You will join a highly successful company, with an opportunity to make a great impact. 35 hours - Monday to Friday, with flexibility on start and finish times. 25 days holiday and plus bank holidays. Potential for an annual bonus and company pension scheme.

Role/Description

• Support in the formulation and development of both new and existing products
• Testing new formulations
• Prepare technical reports, documentation and procurement records for new products
• Support with analysis and developing new analytical methods
• Assist in scale-up activities of new and existing formulations
• Support other departments as necessary

Requirements

• Degree-level qualification (BSc or higher) in Chemistry or a closely related discipline
• Extensive practical laboratory experience in formulation or development chemistry within a materials, chemicals or speciality products environment (lubricants, oils, greases, coatings etc.)
• Sound understanding of laboratory HSE, COSHH and risk assessment principles

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors.

As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed).

If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

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

About the Company

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Analytical Development Manager to join our team. This role is pivotal in providing technical leadership, mentoring, and strategic direction to our Analytical Development team. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring the delivery of high-quality analytical development projects while driving efficiency, innovation, and commercial success.

About the Role

As the Analytical Development Manager, you will:

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical lead and subject matter expert (SME) for method development and validation activities.
• Provide training, mentorship, and guidance to the Analytical Development team to support their professional growth.
• Develop and implement best practices for efficient and effective method development projects.
• Drive the profitability and performance of the Analytical Development team.
• Manage relationships with third-party outsource companies.
• Support scientific marketing and business development activities.
• Oversee the scheduling, prioritization, and delivery of projects to meet client expectations, quality standards, and commercial objectives.
• Write and review technical documents, including test methods, validation protocols, and reports.
• Provide scientific consultancy to support commercial sales activities and client acquisition.

Qualifications

Essential:

• A degree in Science, Chemistry, or Analytical Chemistry (PhD is desirable).
• 8+ years of experience in method development within a regulated analytical laboratory environment (a relevant PhD may count towards this experience).
• Extensive expertise in analytical method development, optimization, and validation with chromatographic techniques.
• Strong knowledge of ICH, USP, EP, and other regulatory guidance related to analytical method validation.
• Proven ability to design, lead, and deliver complex analytical development programs in regulated environments.
• Experience mentoring and coaching team members to support technical competency and career development.
• Commercial acumen with experience in supporting quotations and technical proposals.

Preferred:

• Experience authoring and reviewing technical content for regulatory submissions.
• Experience acting as an SME during regulatory inspections and client audits.
• Knowledge of analytical method transfers between laboratories.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Experience managing departmental KPIs, resource forecasting, and laboratory capacity planning.

Pay range and compensation package

• Salary: 50,000 - 60,000 (depending on experience).
• Holidays: 25 days per annum plus statutory holidays, with the option to purchase up to one additional week.
• Broughton Day: Option of a fixed day off every 2 or 3 weeks through salary sacrifice.
• Pension: Auto-enrolment.
• Annual Bonus: Up to 10% based on company and personal performance.
• Life Insurance: 2x basic salary death in service.
• Health Care: Cash Plan Health Care cover.

If you are a driven and experienced professional with a passion for analytical development and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join us in our mission to improve public health and well-being through innovative scientific solutions.

Shift Analytical Chemist required on a permanent basis, based in North Cheshire. Recent and proven industrial experience using GC, HPLC and wet chemistry is required. Manual Driving license is essential.

Title: Shift Analytical Chemist

Location: North Cheshire

Salary: 32,084 + Shift Allowance ( 10,900)

Term: Permanent

SRG are working with a multinational chemicals manufacturer who produce a highly varied range of products. Based in North Cheshire, their central Analytical Team is now looking to hire a Shift Analytical Chemist on a permanent basis. This role will see the successful candidate support with testing of samples from across the site, from multiple departments and customers. This would be an excellent opportunity for Chemists with good analytical skills and experience to join a company with a fantastic reputation. Recent and proven industrial experience with wet chemistry, GC and/or HPLC is essential.

Benefits: You would be joining a team in a respected and successful company, with an outstanding reputation. Generous salary and shift allowance, 26 days holiday as standard plus 8 statutory days.

Shift Pattern: 4 on (2 days: 6.00am-6.00pm; 2 nights: 6.00pm-6.00am), 6 days off. 7 shift rotations, followed by a 20-day break.

Role / Description

• Collecting liquid and gaseous samples from various locations across site
• Analysing collected samples and samples sent from internal teams or external customers, including organic, inorganic and environmental samples
• Using instrumentation including GC, HPLC, ICP, MS and Atomic Absorption Spectroscopy to conduct analysis, as well as density, colour and wet chemistry tests.
• Validating and reporting on analytical results, identifying anomalies and taking appropriate action.
• Responding to unscheduled analytical requirements and site emergencies, as necessary
• Basic instrument maintenance and calibration
• Using prescribed analytical procedures and maintaining records to ensure required standards are met
• Conducting environmental measurements for any emergency response situations on or off site

Requirements

• HND or BSc degree in Chemistry, Analytical Science, Forensic Science or similar preferred
• Good practical analytical skills - recent hands-on industrial experience of GC (Gas Chromatography) and HPLC in particular, ICP or MS is preferrable.
• Valid driving licence essential
• Excellent time management skills, able to adapt according to priorities and think clearly under pressure
• A strong team player, able to collaborate and support colleagues as needed

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV to For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Chris on (phone number removed). If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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

Senior Analytical Chemist £up to c70k + Bonus

South, ABJ6748

PERM - ONSITE

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Analytical Scientist to join a global Analytical Centre of Excellence supporting the development of innovative analytical capabilities for next-generation products.

Working within a multidisciplinary Research & Science environment, you will provide technical leadership in routine and advanced analytical testing, method development and data interpretation, delivering high-quality analytical data to support product development, scientific understanding, regulatory submissions and competitor analysis.

This role offers the opportunity to work with state-of-the-art analytical instrumentation whilst collaborating with global scientific teams, external laboratories and academic partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report routine and advanced analytical testing using approved methodologies and best laboratory practices.
• Develop, optimise, validate and deploy analytical methods within a quality-controlled laboratory environment, including ISO 17025 standards.
• Apply expert knowledge across a broad range of analytical techniques including GC-FID, GC-MS, GCxGC, HPLC and HPLC-MS/MS.
• Operate, calibrate, maintain and troubleshoot sophisticated analytical instrumentation.
• Deliver accurate, timely and fit-for-purpose analytical data to support product development, lifecycle management and regulatory programmes.
• Interpret complex analytical datasets using appropriate informatics and data processing tools.
• Act as the analytical representative within multidisciplinary project teams, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external scientific partners.
• Produce high-quality technical reports, scientific publications and presentations.
• Monitor developments in analytical science, identifying opportunities to introduce new technologies and improve analytical capability.
• Maintain compliance with laboratory quality systems, Environmental, Health & Safety procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Contribute to project planning, resource management and continuous improvement initiatives across the analytical function.

Experience & Skills Required

• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant industrial experience within an analytical laboratory or research environment.
• Strong practical knowledge of: GC-FID GC-MS GCxGC HPLC HPLC-MS/MS, Triple quad.
• Extensive experience in analytical method development, validation and deployment.
• Experience operating, calibrating, maintaining and troubleshooting advanced analytical instrumentation.
• Experience working within ISO 17025 accredited and/or GxP compliant laboratories.
• Experience using analytical informatics and data processing software to analyse and interpret complex datasets.
• Experience supporting technology transfer and third-party laboratory validation studies.
• Strong technical communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Benefits Competitive salary +bonus + strong pension: Comprehensive benefits package.

Ongoing professional development and learning opportunities.

Full Time. To Apply: Please contact Alison Basson on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed) or apply for ABJ6748 to

Analytical Chemist (Mass Spectroscopy)
Leicestershire (commutable from Leicester, Nottingham and surrounding areas)
Salary - 30,000 - 35,000
12 month fixed term contract

SRG is working with a global manufacturer of petcare products, who research and develop new products for their global portfolio. Based in the Leicestershire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their lab team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in mass spectroscopy (GC-MS, LC-MS) to grow and develop their skills in a leading company. Applications encouraged from people with industrial experience or PhD in analytical chemistry.

Role Description

• Operating mass spectrometry systems to generate and report high-quality analytical data.
• Preparing and extracting samples using established laboratory methods and protocols.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and records, including ELN documentation and routine instrument upkeep.
• Supporting method development and validation, including troubleshooting and refining analytical techniques.
• Ensuring laboratory compliance and knowledge sharing through training colleagues, communicating results, and adhering to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Recent experience with analytical techniques such as FT-ICR-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS
• Experience from within an industrial laboratory, alternatively could be educated to PhD level with a background in analytical chemistry
• Experience working in compliance with QSHE standards, including conducting risk assessments, SOP writing and routine equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of biological sample handling
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

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

Senior Development Chemist

• Annual Salary: 35,000 - 45,000 p/annum
• Location: West Yorkshire
• Job Type: Permanent, Full-time, fully site based

We are seeking a Development Chemist to join our client's team. This role is essential for supporting their production processes, resolving technical issues, and driving product development and assisting quality control. I'm looking for someone who enjoys the challenge of new product development!

Day-to-day of the role:

• Provide production support by resolving technical issues and investigating customer complaints.
• Develop and enhance the product portfolio by improving existing products and introducing new solutions.
• Undertake research projects focused on expanding product range, improving quality, and optimising costs.
• Collaborate with the Purchasing Controller to source new materials and identify suppliers that enhance manufacturing quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with the Customer Service Team and Quality Improvement Manager to address customer concerns promptly and protect the company's online reputation.
• Analyse competitor products to ensure our technology remains competitive and innovative.
• Maintain and update manufacturing documentation, including new formulations, to support efficient production processes.
• Work alongside the QC chemist and assist with routine quality testing when needed and coordinate with external partners for product accreditation.
• Recommend and implement improvements to enhance overall efficiency and profitability

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Degree in Chemistry, Polymer Science, Material Science or a related discipline
• Demonstrates a safety-first mindset.
• Knowledge of commercial resin systems, particularly Epoxies and Polyurethanes.
• Commercially aware, with the ability to evaluate products and identify opportunities to improve margins.
• Experience implementing new testing equipment for quality control testing.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with both customers and suppliers.
• Previous experience within a chemical manufacturing or industrial environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in Excel, with confidence in handling numerical data.
• Flexible approach, including willingness to travel and work occasional unsociable hours.
• Highly motivated, with a strong work ethic and excellent attention to detail.

To apply for the Senior Development Chemists role, please submit your CV, detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Senior LC-MS Analytical Chemist

Location Bedfordshire

Sector LC-MS Contract Analytical

Salary Depending on experience £35,000 - £45,000

Contract Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their environmental and pesticide analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in organic analysis using Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LC-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited (ISO 17025) analytical testing facility. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing a variety of environmental and pesticide samples from clients. This will include sample extractions.
• Developing and running methods for LC-MS, quantitative tandem mass spec (LC-MS/MS) and HPLC.
• Supervising and training junior staff members.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing workload and timings as required.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable Applicants will have:

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Several years of proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) environmental testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using LC-MS within this setting (essential), ideally with method development and validation experience (desired).
• Prior training and supervision of staff (not official line management is fine) (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Indefinite right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

Senior ICP-MS Analytical Chemist

Location Bedfordshire

Sector ICP-MS Contract Analytical

Salary Depending on experience c£35,000

Contract Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their environmental and pesticide analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in environmental sample analysis using ICP-MS and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited (ISO 17025) analytical testing facility, utilising ICP-MS. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing a variety of environmental and trace analysis samples from clients. This will include sample extractions.
• Developing and running methods for ICP-MS. You will also validate new methods you have developed.
• Supervising and training junior staff members.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing workload and timings as required.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable Applicants will have:

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Several years of proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) environmental testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using ICP-MS within for environmental samples (essential), ideally with method development and validation experience (desired).
• Prior training and supervision of staff (not official line management is fine) (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Indefinite right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

Senior GC-MS Analytical Chemist

Location Bedfordshire

Sector GC-MS Contract Analytical

Salary Depending on experience £40,000 - £50,000

Contract Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their inorganic analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in organic analysis using Gas Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited (ISO 17025) analytical testing facility. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing a variety of client water, liquid waste and food samples across the environmental, agrochemical and waste industries.
• Developing and running methods for GC-MS, triple quad (GC-QQQ) and time-of-flight (GC-TOF).
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing workload and timings as required.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Training new staff on processes.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable Applicants will have:

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Several years of proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) environmental testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using GC-MS, with method development and validation experience (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Indefinite right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

Process Operator
Location: Widnes WA8
Salary 28,000
Shifts: 08:30-17:00
Days: Monday-Friday

Our client is seeking a reliable and motivated Process Operator to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with warehouse experience who is looking to develop their career within a well-established industrial environment, with genuine progression opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out general warehouse duties
• Operating Forklift Trucks (FLT)
• Picking and preparing orders for dispatch
• Operating pumps and associated process equipment
• Performing valve and resin changes as required
• Completing accurate production and warehouse records
• Following health, safety and quality procedures at all times
• Supporting day-to-day operational activities across the site

Requirements

• Previous warehouse experience is essential
• Valid FLT licence preferred (or relevant operating experience)
• Experience within a chemical, manufacturing, or process environment would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good understanding of health and safety practices

What's on Offer?

• Full-time position with a temp-to-perm opportunity
• Quarterly performance bonuses
• Regular overtime opportunities available
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity with excellent earning potential and career growth, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to be considered for this exciting Process Operator opportunity.