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Our Client analyse water samples for trace metals, and are currently looking for Analytical Chemists to join their expanding team in Berkshire. The role will involve preparation and analysis of samples, for the determination of trace metal content to satisfy DWI and UKAS requirements, ensuring that the service is delivered to time, cost and quality standards. The role is within a fast moving quick turn-around laboratory, which must respond constantly to changing customer demands as well as supplying the regulatory and statutory commitment of the company. The post involves the use of highly automated state of the art equipment (predominately ICP) with a very high level of investment in on the job training. The work is highly regulated giving excellent experience with business management systems, IT and data handling. The development of new techniques and the range of samples provided gives a challenging chemical analysis environment that will stretch, both knowledge and attitude. The role involves team interaction as well as individual work and the knowledge that you are providing results with protect both public health and the environment. Applicants should be qualified to a minimum of HNC level or equivalent in Chemistry or a closely related subject. Alternatively candidates with science A levels & previous relevant laboratory work experience. You should have experience of water or metals analysis and have some experience of ICP.