Senior Chemist (Environmental and Oil & Gas)

Location: Middlesbrough, United Kingdom; laboratory-based role, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm, 37.5 hours per week

Company

Global testing, inspection, and certification services supporting agriculture, petrochemical, mining, energy, and other natural resources sectors.

What you will do

• Analyse water, soil, and environmental samples using organic testing techniques.
• Operate and maintain GC, GC-MS, HPLC, and other analytical instrumentation.
• Develop, validate, and improve laboratory test methods.
• Interpret and report results accurately through the LIMS.
• Perform testing in line with ISO 17025 and laboratory quality standards.
• Investigate quality issues and support continuous improvement while collaborating with colleagues and customers.

Requirements

• Experience working in a laboratory environment.
• Experience with GC-MS, GC-FID, HPLC, LC-MS, ICP, or similar analytical techniques.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 or another regulated laboratory quality system.
• Qualification in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and computer skills, including LIMS or laboratory software experience.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Culture & Benefits

• Performance-related bonus subject to eligibility criteria.
• Private medical cover through BUPA.
• Competitive pension scheme and life assurance.
• Annual leave increasing with service, plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption pay.
• Retailer discounts, wellbeing initiatives, birthday leave, service awards, Christmas vouchers, and discounted gym membership.