Jobs in Exhall

This role supports advanced material characterisation activities within a laboratory environment, playing a key role in production campaigns and product validation.
The Analytical Scientist will lead laboratory operations, manage a team of technicians while ensure accurate testing, analysis and reporting. Working within a fast‑paced environment, the role combines hands‑on laboratory work with team leadership and continuous improvement activities.
  
The Analytical Scientist will be responsible for:

Managing a team of laboratory technicians supporting sampling, measurement and testing activities.
Ensuring materials meet defined specifications and customer requirements.
Analysing data and issuing corrective actions based on test results.
Maintaining, calibrating and troubleshooting laboratory equipment.
Reporting experimental results for internal and external stakeholders.
Supporting fault analysis and determining appropriate testing methods.   
The Analytical Scientist will have:

A degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or a related discipline.
At least 3 years’ experience working in an industrial or academic laboratory environment
Strong understanding of materials characterisation techniques (e.g. microscopy, XRD, FTIR, SEM‑EDX, rheology/viscometry)
Experience working with laboratory equipment and analytical testing methods.
Understanding of health and safety protocols, including risk and COSHH assessments.
Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail.   
If you are looking to take the next step in a laboratory environment, combining hands‑on testing with team leadership and technical development, we would be interested to hear from you. Apply with your CV to find out more