Senior Chemist

Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world. Our brand promise – when you need to be sure – underscores our commitment to trust, integrity and reliability.

SGS’s Natural Resources business line powers the mining, energy, and resource sectors with expert testing, inspection, and certification. From exploration to trade, SGS helps clients boost efficiency, stay compliant, and reduce risk—backed by cutting-edge labs, digital tools, and a global network.

• Job Title: Senior Chemist 
• Job Type: Permanent
• Location: Ellesmere Port 
• Hours: Monday- Friday, 37.5 hours per week (9am-5:30pm)
• Salary: From £26,000 (depending on level of experience) 
• Industry: Oil and Gas

Job Description

Join our high-performing laboratory team at SGS, where precision, safety, and service excellence drive everything we do. We’re seeking an experienced laboratory analyst to deliver advanced analytical testing for the Oil, Gas and Chemicals sector, ensuring results are accurate, timely, and compliant with ISO 17025 standards.

What you’ll do:

• Perform and report complex laboratory analyses to international methods (IP, ASTM) using LIMS.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot equipment to guarantee reliable results.
• Drive continuous improvement in laboratory KPIs, quality, and efficiency.
• Support UKAS accreditation through rigorous compliance with test procedures and quality systems.
• Mentor colleagues, help to resolve client queries, and ensure technical excellence at all times.

Qualifications

What you’ll bring:

• HNC/HND or A-Level in Chemistry (or similar scientific discipline).
• Preferable experience in Oil, Gas & Chemicals or a environmental laboratory.
• Knowledge of ISO 17025, LIMS, and analytical standards.
• Strong organisational, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
• Full UK Driving license

Desirable:

• Degree in Chemistry or related science.

Additional Information

At SGS, we believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of our team, you would be eligible for:

• Performance related bonus (discretionary and subject to eligibility criteria)
• Private medical cover (subject to eligibility criteria)
• Competitive pension scheme + Life Assurance
• Generous Annual Leave allowance (increasing with service) plus bank holidays
• Retailer Discounts
• Enhanced maternity/paternity and adoption pay
• Length of Service Awards
• Christmas Vouchers
• Health & Wellbeing initiatives
• An additional day off for your birthday
• Discounted Gym Membership

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, status as a protected veteran, or any other characteristics protected by law.

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