Chemist - AMS
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Washington - North East
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- W/C 29th March 2026
- Salary
- £32,291 - £41,172
- Summary of vacancy
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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 a 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.
- 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.
- About the role
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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.Meet your recruiter:
Gary Shimmin
A seasoned Resourcing Business Partner with over 10 years’ experience in end-to-end recruitment, currently leading regional talent acquisition strategies at SUEZ UK. I have a proven track record in sourcing and securing top talent across technical, engineering, and operational functions, supporting business growth and workforce planning.
Adept in stakeholder engagement, employer branding, and delivering an exceptional candidate experience, I hold a CIPD Level 3 qualification in Human Resource Management.
In my leisure time I serve as a freelance List 4 British Dressage Judge, applying precision and professionalism beyond the corporate sphere.
- Job Description
- Technical_Chemist_JD.docx
- Closing Date
- 27/03/2026