27 Analytical Chemist jobs in the United Kingdom

The Recruitment Group is looking for Analytical Chemists to join our Client in Loughborough.  Our Client has over a century of experience in combination product development and manufacturing.  The role of the Analytical Chemist is to document analytical testing following GMP requirements.  If you are interested in the role of the Analytical Chemist then please carry on reading.

Pay for the Analytical Chemist :

• £14.36 per hour

Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Core hours 10am to 3pm.

Location:

• Loughborough

Overview:

We are looking for skilled and passionate graduates to join this wonderful organisation. You will be documenting analytical testing and ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose and where the customer is core.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document analytical testing following cGMP requirements, delivering to plan on time and in full
• Ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose, whilst working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time
• Resolve technical problems by examination and evaluation of data and progression of laboratory investigations
• Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators
• Establish continuous improvement as part of normal everyday work

Knowledge & Skills:

• Testing and/or knowledge of pressurised metered dose inhalers is preferable
• Good understanding of GMP and GLP
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and its practical application
• Working knowledge of HPLC
• Working knowledge of other analytical instrumentation, preferably GC, MS, UPLC and UV
• Understanding of basic statistics desirable
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Key Capabilities:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach
• To work efficiently with supervision or unsupervised as required
• Take a positive approach to own training and development
• Good decision making skills
• Good problem solving skills

Safety:

• Promote a "safety first" culture and environment
• Raise and report any safety incidents as required
• Complete Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) closures on time in full

Qualifications:

• Ideally a degree (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements (or equivalent) or relevant previous experience

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at The Recruitment Group at (phone number removed).

If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Group's home page to read our GDPR Data Protection

Analytical Chemist (2-year contract)

Our client is on the hunt for a talented individual to join their dynamic team and contribute to the exciting world of analytical characterisation techniques, particularly chromatographic methods. If you have a passion for chemistry and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample Preparation & Analysis: utilise chromatographic techniques such as GC and HPLC to prepare and analyse samples.
• Collaborative Communication: Present and discuss analytical results with relevant teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Project Management: Plan, monitor, and control work in collaboration with team leaders while effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Actively seek relevant information and discuss issues with colleagues across formulation, manufacturing, and synthetic chemistry departments.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Assess complex situations and generate original solutions to analytical challenges.

What You'll Bring:

• A first degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject with significant analytical content. A PhD in analytical chemistry or relevant experience is a plus.
• Proven experience with analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis, particularly GC and HPLC.
• Familiarity with GC-MS, LC-MS, and spectrophotometry is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of extraction procedures and sample preparation technologies for agrochemicals or similar products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and exceptional planning and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, solving common problems with varied methods.
• A solid understanding of physical and organic chemistry.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and bring your analytical expertise to our client's team, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

SRG is working with a pharmaceutical company in Loughborough. We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join the team on a 6 month rolling contract. A fantastic opportunity to strengthen your skills within a pharmaceutical company working with experienced team members in a GMP environment.

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Vacancy type: Temporary Contract (6 Months Rolling)

Area: Loughborough

Salary: 14.55 - 17 per hour (37.5 hours a week)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and document analytical testing (HPLC) following cGMP requirements, delivering to plan on time in full.
• Ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose, whilst working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time.
• Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators.
• Establish continuous improvement as part of normal everyday work.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, or analytical related degree.
• Strong understanding of HPLC, GC, MS, UPLC and UV, working to GMP standards
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Selby De Klerk on (phone number removed) or email Selby.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices 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 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.

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

Analytical Chemist - Global Chemicals Company

Contract : 6 months

Location: Brimsdown, UK

Salary: 18.66 per hour

Job purpose:

To analyse samples submitted using approved procedures with due regard to

-Required accuracy and precision

-Required delivery times

Key Responsibilities will include:

• To ensure the work is performed at minimum cost by making efficient use of time, equipment and materials.
• To ensure all regulations with regard to Environment Health & Safety and security are strictly observed.
• To attend approved training courses as requested, complete on-line L&D courses as well as actively participate in receiving analytical skills training and assessment.
• Ensure required standards of housekeeping and workplace efficiency are maintained using 5S and Lean methodology as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain all necessary communication links within and outside the Laboratory to help ensure good customer service is maintained
• To carry out any other duties which are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.

Candidate Requirements:

• Degree or HNC in Chemistry or related subject as a minimum or relevant Industrial experience
• trained & assessed in Laboratory Skills
• Strong safety awareness
• experience of Analytical Chemistry
• Understanding of the requirements of: ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO17025
• lean Foundations; 5S

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

The Recruitment Group is looking for Analytical Chemists to join our Client in Loughborough.  Our Client has over a century of experience in combination product development and manufacturing.  The role of the Analytical Chemist is to document analytical testing following GMP requirements.  If you are interested in the role of the Analytical Chemist then please carry on reading.

Pay for the Analytical Chemist :

• £14.36 per hour

Hours:

• Monday to Friday - 37.5 hours per week. Core hours 10am to 3pm.

Location:

• Loughborough

Overview:

We are looking for skilled and passionate graduates to join this wonderful organisation. You will be documenting analytical testing and ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose and where the customer is core.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct and document analytical testing following cGMP requirements, delivering to plan on time and in full
• Ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose, whilst working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time
• Resolve technical problems by examination and evaluation of data and progression of laboratory investigations
• Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators
• Establish continuous improvement as part of normal everyday work

Knowledge & Skills:

• Testing and/or knowledge of pressurised metered dose inhalers is preferable
• Good understanding of GMP and GLP
• Knowledge of analytical chemistry and its practical application
• Working knowledge of HPLC
• Working knowledge of other analytical instrumentation, preferably GC, MS, UPLC and UV
• Understanding of basic statistics desirable
• Computer literate, familiar with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Strong verbal and numerical aptitude skills
• Good communication skills
• Strong team player with the ability to work independently

Key Capabilities:

• Good organisational, interpersonal, and time management skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach
• To work efficiently with supervision or unsupervised as required
• Take a positive approach to own training and development
• Good decision making skills
• Good problem solving skills

Safety:

• Promote a "safety first" culture and environment
• Raise and report any safety incidents as required
• Complete Corrective Action Preventative Action (CAPA) closures on time in full

Qualifications:

• Ideally a degree (or higher) in a relevant scientific discipline with practical laboratory elements (or equivalent) or relevant previous experience

For more information and to apply, get in touch with Jane at The Recruitment Group at (phone number removed).

If you would like to know how we will store and process your data, please visit The Recruitment Group's home page to read our GDPR Data Protection

Analytical Chemist (2-year contract)

Our client is on the hunt for a talented individual to join their dynamic team and contribute to the exciting world of analytical characterisation techniques, particularly chromatographic methods. If you have a passion for chemistry and a knack for problem-solving, this could be the perfect role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Sample Preparation & Analysis: utilise chromatographic techniques such as GC and HPLC to prepare and analyse samples.
• Collaborative Communication: Present and discuss analytical results with relevant teams to ensure project objectives are met.
• Project Management: Plan, monitor, and control work in collaboration with team leaders while effectively communicating results to stakeholders.
• Customer Focus: Actively seek relevant information and discuss issues with colleagues across formulation, manufacturing, and synthetic chemistry departments.
• Creative Problem-Solving: Assess complex situations and generate original solutions to analytical challenges.

What You'll Bring:

• A first degree in Chemistry or a closely related subject with significant analytical content. A PhD in analytical chemistry or relevant experience is a plus.
• Proven experience with analytical techniques for qualitative and quantitative analysis, particularly GC and HPLC.
• Familiarity with GC-MS, LC-MS, and spectrophotometry is desirable, but not essential.
• Knowledge of extraction procedures and sample preparation technologies for agrochemicals or similar products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences.
• Strong attention to detail, flexibility, and exceptional planning and multi-tasking abilities.
• Experience working effectively in cross-functional teams, solving common problems with varied methods.
• A solid understanding of physical and organic chemistry.

If you're ready to take on this exciting challenge and bring your analytical expertise to our client's team, we want to hear from you!

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

SRG is working with a pharmaceutical company in Loughborough. We are looking for an Analytical Chemist to join the team on a 6 month rolling contract. A fantastic opportunity to strengthen your skills within a pharmaceutical company working with experienced team members in a GMP environment.

Job Title: Analytical Chemist

Vacancy type: Temporary Contract (6 Months Rolling)

Area: Loughborough

Salary: 14.55 - 17 per hour (37.5 hours a week)

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct and document analytical testing (HPLC) following cGMP requirements, delivering to plan on time in full.
• Ensure quality of data delivered is fit for purpose, whilst working in a fast, flexible environment, with a strong focus on right first time.
• Represent the department in a professional manner as and when required, when interacting with both internal and external customers and regulators.
• Establish continuous improvement as part of normal everyday work.

Skills Required:

• Bachelor's degree in a Chemistry, Pharmaceutical, or analytical related degree.
• Strong understanding of HPLC, GC, MS, UPLC and UV, working to GMP standards
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

If you are interested in this role and require more information, please contact Selby De Klerk on (phone number removed) or email Selby.

SRG are the UK number 1 recruitment company specialising in the science, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, renewable, biotech, chemicals and medical devices 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 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.

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

Laboratory Shift Technician

Location: Darlington

Salary: £29,800

CY Partners are seeking a Laboratory Shift Technician to join an analytical focused laboratory in Darlington. You will play a vital role in ensuring marine fuels meet ISO specifications and regulatory standards, contributing directly to environmental protection and safe operations worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and test marine fuel samples using standardised methods
• Analyse properties such as viscosity, density, sulphur content and metal content
• Operate advanced equipment (e.g., GC-MS, ICP-OES, Karl Fischer)
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025 quality and safety standards
• Collaborate effectively and communicate results clearly

Requirements

• BSc in Chemistry (or similar) or previous industry experience.
• Ability to work well independently.
• Comfortable handling large volumes of samples.
• Experience with wet chemistry techniques is desirable .

Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday (rotating shifts: 09:00–17:00, 10:00–18:00, 12:00–20:00)

18 Saturdays per year (09:00–17:00)

If this role sounds interesting to you, apply now with a copy of your CV!

Overview

Are you an Analytical Chemist looking to work in a fast-growing Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO), committed to scientific excellence, innovation, and delivering solutions that make a real difference to patients’ lives?

At Onyx Scientific, we are a trusted partner to a cross section of academic, biotech and pharmaceutical clients across the world, providing cutting-edge services from discovery through to commercial manufacture and are currently looking for an Analytical Chemist to work in our analytical services department.

Working in a modern well-equipped laboratory, you will provide support to our research and manufacturing departments.

With a degree which is chemistry or analytical chemistry based, you will ideally have experience in most modern analytical techniques such as HPLC, GC, FT-IR, LC-MS and wet chemistry techniques.

Self-motivated and able to work with minimal supervision, you will have good interpersonal skills, both verbal and written, which are essential for working with both customers and colleagues.

Experience of chiral HPLC / GC, method development and working to cGMP principles would be a distinct advantage.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform calibrations and verifications for equipment in the Analytical laboratory.
• Maintain a high standard of lab cleanliness and tidiness.
• Maintain GMP standards at all times.
• Liaise with Senior staff within analytical and other departments where required.
• All analysis, calibrations, and verifications to be documented to GMP standards (ALCOA+).

Key Skills and Qualities

• Full understanding of lab safety.
• Understanding of the daily requirements of the department.
• Basic understanding of the required analytical techniques and procedures.
• Good time management.
• Awareness of how to be efficient during work hours.
• Familiarity of analytical techniques, their applications, and interpretation of results.
• Problem-solving skills, and competency in identifying potential issues.
• Work effectively as part of a team.
• Good attitude and self-disciplined.
• Enthusiastic, flexible, conscientious and proactive in approach.
• Take a positive approach to own training and development.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary, dependent upon skills and experience.
• Opportunities for career progression and ongoing professional development.
• The chance to work on diverse, high-impact client projects.
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your contributions are valued and recognised.

Benefits

• Company events
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• Private medical insurance