Biochemist jobs in United Kingdom

Do you have practical Organic Chemistry Lab experience?

Can you use your sound knowledge of Lab practices to improve strategy?

Are you looking to seek further qualifications and develop your career?

If this sounds like you, then you’ll want to learn more about this opportunity…

We want to be the water company people want to be supplied by and want to work for.

In this role as Senior Chemist, you will coordinate the development of new analytical methods as required by the Scientific Services business strategy. You will use your sound knowledge and experience to improve existing methods and procedures and aid in troubleshooting across the Organic Chemistry Laboratory.

Applying a high level of analytical skills, you will use the management system and ISO 17025 requirements to validate new methods. This includes ensuring that data is accurately recorded, and both Health and Safety regulations and Company Policy are followed. You are expected to possess strong verbal, written, and analytical skills and you are comfortable using IT systems, such as our Quality Control Software.

In order to succeed in this role, you must have a degree in a relevant scientific subject such as Chemistry, and at least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.

As a key member of the Laboratory team, you must be able to prioritise workloads to enable you to produce quality outputs to key deadlines. You are also a strong team player, comfortable managing staff, working alongside Laboratory and Water Quality staff, and acting as a first point of contact for the wider business.

It is crucial that you are technically competent with Gas & Liquid chromatography with Mass Selective Detection. Good working experience on sample preparation and extraction will help you hit the ground running.

This is an exciting time to join South East Water, as we are expanding our Laboratory operations, and you will be at the heart of the action. If you are ready to get stuck in and make an impact, apply today.

You’ll grow a career with a meaningful purpose. Be you, belong and be valued.

• Come to work to be safe, valued, and trusted.
• We’ll encourage you to create and pursue new opportunities for personal growth.
• A place to be the real you, build deeper connections and enjoy a sense of belonging.
• Be invested in helping us to create a sustainable water supply for now, and in the future.

What will you be accountable for?

• Developing analytic methods and validating developed methods to ISO 17025.
• Supporting the chemistry teams with maintenance and troubleshooting and providing support to ensure cover is maintained in the teams.
• Monitoring technical developments to assist Water Quality in making informed decisions.
• Prioritising workloads and demonstrating competence in staff management.
• Training staff on new methods.

What do you bring to the role?

• A degree in Chemistry or related scientific subject.
• Knowledge of Gas & Liquid chromatography, mass spectrometry.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar role.
• Experience with instrumental analysis software.
• Knowledge of good laboratory practice.
• Experience with Thermo Scientific or Agilent instruments and software is desirable.
• Knowledge of DWI regulations, DWTS or NS30 is desirable.

What can you expect from us?

• Excellent Stakeholder pension scheme, up to 10% employer contribution.
• 5 weeks holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 6 weeks with length of service.
• Flexible annual leave policy to buy or sell holiday leave.
• Paid volunteering days.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Life assurance.
• Wellbeing related benefits.
• Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Everyone needs water, South East Water welcomes everyone.

We understand that the communities we serve are made up of different types of people. We believe that creativity comes from having diverse perspectives, rather than everyone being the same. That's why we are excited about promoting inclusivity in terms of age, race, gender, ethnicity, religion, and identity. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and fair treatment to everyone throughout the recruitment process, employment, and advancement at South East Water.

What can you expect from your recruitment?

• To apply for this position, please submit your CV on our careers website.
• Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role.
• It is necessary for you to have the legal right to work in the UK when you begin employment with South East Water.
• Additionally, as part of the employment offer, you will need to pass background, identity, and employment referencing checks.
• If you require assistance / adjustments to engage with our recruitment process and to ensure you're able to compete on equal terms, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment.jobs@southeastwater.co.uk.

If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, apply now!