Strong organisational and project management skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Customer-facing experience and commercial awareness.
Experience working within quality-controlled laboratory environments.
Strong IT literacy skills.
Desirable Skills
Experience with LC-MS, HPLC, GPC or other chromatography techniques.
Experience supporting REACH substance identity testing.
Regulatory food contact compliance testing experience.
Experience mentoring or training junior team members.
Experience managing client technical queries and investigations
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
As an Analytical Scientist, you will play a key role in developing and expanding Intertek Wilton's GC-MS capabilities. You will work closely with project managers and customers to design innovative analytical approaches, develop methods, interpret complex analytical data, and deliver high-quality scientific solutions.
This role offers exposure to a broad variety of industries and analytical challenges, making it ideal for someone who enjoys applying scientific expertise to real-world customer problems.
Key activities
Lead delivery of GC-MS analytical services for Intertek Wilton.
Develop, validate and document new analytical methodologies.
Conduct non-routine investigations and provide solutions to complex customer challenges.
Perform experimental work and interpret analytical data.
Prepare accurate technical reports and customer deliverables.
Work directly with clients to understand requirements and develop testing strategies.
Support business growth through development of GC-MS service offerings.
Collaborate with project managers and technical teams on analytical programmes.
Train and mentor junior laboratory staff where required.
Maintain compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory.
WHAT WE OFFER
Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace, and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
Competitive salary/benefits
Development and career opportunities around the Globe
Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We do not discriminate against applicants, and all qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
We are committed to fair and equitable pay and are proud to be a Real Living Wage employer, ensuring our colleagues are compensated in line with independently assessed living standards. We are also committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process and employment to support candidates and employees with disabilities or special needs.
Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement, and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.
