Shift Relief Chemist

What will you do? Make an impact!

The role holder will be responsible for the operation of all analytical equipment in accordance with established site operating procedures to provide a rapid, accurate and reliable analytical service, to all sectors of plant production. This will encompass ensuring that laboratory analytical equipment is cleaned, maintained and calibrated to a high standard by adhering to predetermined schedules, the provision of information to other members of the laboratory team, allowing for the smooth running of laboratory operations and the prompt resolution of problems.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Liaise with other members of the shift team and Shift Managers to ensure that information is being communicated effectively, in particular during shift change via the shift changeover logbook. 
• Ensure operation of laboratory equipment in accordance with operating procedures. Recording analytical information where required and performing quality control checks to ensure equipment functions to a high standard, including cleaning and maintenance of the equipment on a daily basis. 
• Perform data entry and filing of reports to ensure that accurate analytical data is presented in the correct format and in a timely fashion to all relevant parties so as to avoid a backlog of information. 
• Ensure that samples from process plant are taken in order to avoid processing delays. 
• To sample bulk tanker inputs ensuring that samples are taken and analysed promptly to minimise the potential for demurrage 
• Ensure that that non-conforming materials and any problems encountered with results are communicated effectively. This will include reporting out of control results but should also include monitoring of historic data to establish trends so as to prevent problems. 
• Carry out health and safety monitoring and assessments as required, to provide data for monitoring programmes and to maintain laboratory records, e.g. COSHH personnel monitoring and COSHH assessments, VOC monitoring on plants, and other testing as and when required. 
• Promote a high standard of health and safety within the laboratory, through own actions and by instruction to others, including but not limited to ensuring compliance with all site, company and legal requirements. 
• Make relevant continuous improvement suggestions to the Technical Manager and/or other management staff. 

Do you have what it takes?

Essential Skills/Experience

• Hold recognised qualification in Chemisty + a good understanding of Analytical Chemistry.
• Excellent time management, reporting, and communication skills.
• A strong commitment to and understanding of environmental and occupational health and safety management systems.
• Willingness to work 4-on/4-off shift rotations

What’s in for you?

• Competitive salary and bonus – up to £27,935 (dependent on experience) + shift allowance (£2,700pa)
• Contributory Pension
• Flexible benefits (access to our benefits platform for discounts and cash back on shopping purchases, gyms and leisure activities, cycle to work scheme and dedicated wellbeing centre)