Graduate Chemist
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Laboratory Analyst
Location: Cambridge
Salary: From £22,000
Russell Taylor Group has a fantastic opportunity for Lab Technicians / Analysts at all levels to join our clients testing company based in Cambridge. This is a good opportunity to work on days shifts 9-5pm. This will suit someone who has a passion for science and chemistry, and to improve their basic Lab knowledge.
Role:
· Preparation of samples as identified from work schedules
· As an analyst test the samples using various instruments such as ICP-OES ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS and GC-FID.
· Assistance in the generation of accurate and timely sample and QC data in line with client expectations and our clients Quality Systems.
· Running instrumentation for sample testing
· Assistance in maintenance programmes for the Departments specific analytical instrumentation and any other analytical equipment used by the Department.
· Maintenance procedures shall ensure that instruments are kept in a clean and serviceable condition and that routine in house maintenance procedures are kept up to date.
· Maintenance, storage and labelling of adequate stocks of reagents and standards.
· Consultation with the Divisional Manager when turnaround deadlines cannot be met.
Person:
· Will hold a degree in a relevant Chemistry based discipline
· Will ideally have placement experience working in a lab setting
· Strong interpersonal, organisation skills
· Able to work towards deadlines
· Good IT skills
Keywords: Lab Tech, Laboratory Technician, Testing, ISO 17025, ISO 14001, UKAS, ICP-OES ICP-MS, HPLC, GC-MS and GC
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: Up to £22,500.00 per year
Schedule:
- Flexitime
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Newmarket, Suffolk: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Graduate Chemist roles across Russell Taylor Group Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,500 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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