Chemist

Suez; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading environmental services company in Sunderland is seeking a full-time Chemist with expertise in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry. The successful candidate will operate and maintain an AMS system, prioritise workloads to meet customer needs, and manage quality assurance within the lab. Competitive salary ranging from £32,291 to £41,172, alongside benefits including a bonus and pension. This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate looking to develop within a dynamic laboratory environment.

Benefits

Company Pension

25 Holiday Days + Bank Holidays

Up to 10% Bonus

Development Plan Support

Qualifications

• Experience or expertise in AMS and CEGS.
• Strong understanding of ISO 17025 and quality management.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain a single stage AMS system.
• Produce analytical reports under ISO 17025 standards.
• Lead method development and manage lab stocks.

Skills

Experience with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry

Analytical method development

UKAS ISO 17025 understanding

Excellent organisational skills

Problem-solving skills

Effective communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Graduate degree or minimum HNC in relevant science discipline

Job description

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based Sunderland

Hours per week 37.5

Dates that interviews will take place January onwards

Salary £32,291 - £41,172

Overview

Our Herrington-based laboratory is searching for a Chemist with expertise in Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) to join our team, operating a cutting-edge single stage AMS system. This position is ideal for a graduate with the right expertise eager to develop in a dynamic laboratory environment.

In return we offer salary of £32,291 to £41,172, plus up to 10% Bonus (~ £4,117), Company Pension, 25 Holiday Days + Bank Holiday, and benefits catalogue. Total Package at the time of joining up to £45,289 depending on experience.

We'll help you progress and develop yourself further, and will support you with creating a development plan to achieve that. The working pattern is 09:00 – 17:00, Monday to Friday, with flexibility within site hours. This is a full-time, on-site role based at our Washington Laboratory.

What will I be doing?

• As our Chemist, you will be responsible for the operation and maintenance of a single stage AMS system configured for carbon-14 testing, along with managing the associated Carbon Extraction and Graphitisation System (CEGS).
• Your role involves prioritising workloads to meet customer needs, producing accredited analytical reports under ISO 17025 standards, and maintaining the laboratory’s quality management system.
• You will lead method development and validation for AMS techniques, contribute to UKAS assessments, manage lab stocks, and troubleshoot instrument issues to minimise downtime. Your time will be split between hands-on instrument operation and office-based reporting and quality control activities in the same building.

What are the requirements?

• Experience or expertise in operating or working with Accelerator Mass Spectrometry (AMS) and Carbon Extraction and Graphitisation Systems (CEGS)
• Graduate level degree or minimum HNC in a relevant science discipline, suitable for candidates with AMS-related knowledge
• Strong understanding of UKAS ISO 17025 and quality management systems within an analytical laboratory
• Proven ability to develop and validate analytical methods in line with accreditation standards
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills with a proactive attitude
• Good time management and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team
• Safety awareness and commitment to adhering to health and quality standards
• Willingness to take on additional responsibilities and support continual improvement initiatives

Who We Are

SUEZ recycling and recovery UK is a forward-thinking company recognised as one of the top places in the UK to work. We are proud of the fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development we offer our people. As we continue to develop and grow, you can play an important part in the essential work we are doing to make businesses and communities more sustainable.

With a raft of benefits, family-friendly policies and excellent remuneration packages, there’s never been a better time to join SUEZ recycling and recovery UK. A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work in, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.

We reserve the right to close this role early, should we receive a sufficient number of applications. No agencies please.