Analytical Chemist – Product Development

Overview

In this role you support the development of alcoholic beverages, functional drink ingredients, and new product innovations within a modern laboratory. You’ll conduct analytical testing for NPD and QA, operate a range of instruments, and translate results into actionable insights for cross-functional teams. You’ll help maintain compliance and quality systems while contributing to a collaborative, innovative laboratory culture. This is an opportunity to shape product development through precise analytics and problem-solving at scale.

Pay / Benefits

• Modern laboratory environment
• Career development opportunities
• Company Pension
• 20 days holidays + bank holidays
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Long-term stability in a growing organisation

Responsibilities

• Perform analytical testing across beverage, ingredient and product development projects
• Independently operate and maintain GC, UV-Vis, and refractometry equipment
• Analyse and interpret laboratory data to identify trends and root causes
• Support new product development through analytical testing and investigations
• Troubleshoot methods and equipment issues
• Produce technical reports and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Support GLP, ISO 17025, GMP and COSHH compliance and participate in internal audits
• Provide analytical support and guidance to QA and NPD teams
• Ensure safe work practices and adherence to laboratory Health & Safety procedures

Key requirements

• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry, Biochemistry or related discipline
• Previous experience in an analytical laboratory
• Hands-on experience with GC, UV-Vis, Refractometry, and HPLC
• Strong data analysis and problem-solving skills
• Excellent technical report writing and communication abilities
• Experience in food, beverage, ingredients, pharmaceutical, environmental or chemical sectors is advantageous
• Ability to work independently within a team

• Strong communication
• Problem-solving mindset
• Independent and collaborative work style
• Gas Chromatography (GC)
• UV-Visible Spectroscopy
• Refractometry

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