Analytical Chemist
Your role
As a Analytical Chemist, your mission is to work autonomously; designing, building and operating experiments with limited support; the recruit is then expected to collect data, analyse, write-up and report results of the experiments with limited support. You will report to a Senior Technologist.
You will
- Analytical and process chemistry background, preferably in gas chemistry. Understanding of analytical techniques, detection limits, cross sensitivity, etc. Knowledge of gas phase FTIR and mass spectrometry, GC-MS, LC-MS, electrochemical cells would be of benefit. However, training will be provided.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision in a pressured environment, either on a customer’s site or on our Clevedon site.
- Operate within an industrial lab environment, conduct safety reviews prior to experiment build and operate in a safe and considerate manner
- Understanding of safe gas plumbing using Swagelok or similar compression fittings, valves, mass flow controllers, sampling pumps, etc.
- Analysing and interpreting data and presenting work in a clear and concise way in internal or external meetings and conferences.
- Knowledge and understanding of QA systems in an analytical lab setting would be beneficial experience
- Knowledge of advanced semiconductor wafer
To succeed, you will need
We encourage you to apply even if you don't meet every single requirement. We value diverse experiences and perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the role.
- The candidate will ideally have a minimum of a Chemistry degree or PhD, followed by between 1 - 3 years in analytical lab, gas chemistry lab or analytical lab. Graduates with suitable industrial placement experience will be considered. The position will report to a senior analytical chemist or senior technologist.
- Degree or PhD in Chemistry or related field
- Experience of working within the analytical testing industry
- 1 - 3 years within an industrial gas chemistry or analytical labProven ability to work with limited support to a defined timescaleWorking within an industrial environment
- Knowledge of the combustion / incineration
In return, we offer
- Culture of trust and accountability
- Lifelong learning and career growth
- Innovation powered by people
- Comprehensive compensation and benefits
- Health and well-being
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.