Chemist
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Sunderland
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- Interviews will be held in person.
- 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.
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. - 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.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 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*
- What are the requirements?
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Applicants should be qualified to HNC / Degree level in a chemistry related discipline.
Experience of working to UKAS 17025 standards in the following analytical techniques;
ICP-MS
ICP-OES
Ion Chromatography
Our approach
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.
We are proud of our fantastic opportunities for personal growth and development as we continue to build and grow our forward thinking company and you could play a key part in our success.
A friendly and supportive place that you will love to work, we believe creativity, clear communication and our drive for excellence are the keys to our success. We also expect our people to be enthusiastic and responsible. If you share our thinking – and have the qualities we’re looking for – you could play a big part in our dedicated team.
To find out more or apply, please complete the application form and attach your CV.
If you apply for any of our vacancies and do not receive an automated response within 24 hours of submitting your application, please telephone our recruitment helpline on 01934 524070. - What will I be doing?
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Working in a new UKAS 17025 accredited laboratory, your duties will include :
Analysis of steam cycle and incinerator bottom ash samples using instrumental and wet chemistry techniques
Plan and prioritise the workload on a day to day basis to meet customer requirements
To maintain the laboratory’s quality system via quality control charts, proficiency testing, inter laboratory testing, etc
Maintenance of the laboratory’s analytical instrumentation
To investigate instrument faults and failures and remedy any issues to reduce downtime
To play a leading role in analytical method development
To prepare standard solutions for quality control and calibration purposes
Accurately record data and enter onto the laboratories database
Provide internal training on methods and techniques as required
To develop an advanced knowledge of the laboratory’s ISO 17025 Quality Manual and disseminate throughout the team
Work in accordance with Company Policies & Procedures for H&S and Quality as well as the laboratory’s UKAS ISO 17025 accreditation
- Closing Date
- 13/11/2025