Research Chemist

Research ChemistAnnual Salary: 38,900 to 41,300Location: LancashireJob Type: Permanent, Full-time We are excited to offer an opportunity for a Metals Research Chemist to join our client''s Analytical Chemistry team in Lancashire. This role is ideal for a motivated analytical chemist with a strong background in inorganic analysis, particularly metal analysis, who is driven by scientific excellence and real-world impact.Day-to-day of the role:Lead the development of analytical methods arising from new scientific and funding opportunities, including method validation and the preparation of robust Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).Generate income through writing bids, grant applications, and tender responses.Contribute to, and lead where appropriate, high-impact scientific outputs, providing analytical data and methodological content for peer-reviewed publications, customer reports, presentations, and book chapters.Ensure the quality and integrity of analytical data, including oversight of data generation where required.Train, mentor, and supervise laboratory staff, supporting skills development and maintaining high technical standards across the team.Manage laboratory operations, ensuring the safe use of facilities and compliance with COSHH and day-to-day lab management.Work within the laboratory quality system and ISO 17025, managing inorganic non-conforming work investigations and undertaking internal audits across the group.Liaise directly with instrument manufacturers, ..... full job details .....