Analytical Chemistry Specialist - Wines and Spirits

  • Salary: Up to £40,000
  • REF Number: 00053702
  • Consultant: Sarah Farrow
  • Contact: 0191 3706486
  • Date Published: 24.05.2022
  • Closed Date: 23.06.2022
  • Industry: Other, Chemicals
  • Location: Redhill, Home Counties
  • Functional Expertise: Laboratory Services

CK Group are recruiting for an Analytical Chemistry Specialist on behalf of a leading provider of technical services to the global food and drinks industry, to be based at their site near Redhill, Surrey on a permanent basis.

About the role: Themain purpose of the position is the analysis of wine & spirits (and other matrices as required)

Your duties will include:

  • Supervising the operation of the Wine & Spirits group, including but not limited to client contact, resources, training,developing new/improved techniques, validating methods, reporting and technical excellence.
  • Routine analysis of wine & spirits and associated materials using instrumental methods.
  • Dealing with non-routine enquiries and requests for bespoke analysis
  • Calibration and maintenance of laboratory equipment
  • Complying with all relevant policies, procedures and instructions – including health and safety requirements.

About you: To be considered for the position you should have the following skills and experience:

  • Qualified to a minimum of degree or masters level (or possess equivalent experience) in chemistry or another relevant subject
  • Competence in the operation and maintenance of analytical equipment including HPLC and GC- Extensive experience in the use of classic wet chemistry techniques
  • Experience in the interpretation of data and reporting scientific results

The Benefits: Our client offers an excellent package of employee benefits which includes:

  • Rewardplatform with employee discounts and rewards
  • 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Buy and sell holiday scheme
  • A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
  • Permanent health scheme
  • Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
  • Subsidised onsite restaurant

Apply: It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK. Please quote job reference 53702 in all correspondence.

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