Special Metals is the world leader in the innovation and manufacture of high-Nickel, high performance alloys. Special Metals is owned by Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC), a global conglomerate operating in more than a dozen countries that manufactures complex metal components and products for power generation, aerospace, space exploration, military and other mission-critical applications.
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The Hereford operation is the major European production facility in the PCC Energy Group and we now have an exciting opportunity for a Chemist to join the SMW team.
Role Summary:
The IncoTest Chemist is responsible for the Wet Chemistry laboratory, coordinating methods development and routine analysis of test sample as well as environmental monitoring.
Essential Functions:
To co-ordinate, the Chemical Analysis department in providing analysis of samples from materials manufactured at SMW, which include but are not limited to: Product Analysis, Contract Testing samples, Process Control samples and Environmental Monitoring.
- Technical lead for ICP-OES GD-MS, XRF, Spark OES and other analytical techniques
- Technical lead for process and environmental testing
- Method development
- Work with the Analysis Coordinator to ensure safety, quality and efficiency
- Maintain good housekeeping and organisation of the laboratory
- Provide routine updates to the Production Supervisor on the progress of Release Testing
- Support the Sales Office team in responding to customer enquiries and providing RFQs
- Coordinate the installation and commissioning of new equipment
- Attend daily IncoTest TOC meeting on behalf of the Chemical Analysis Department
- Potential line management responsibility
Additional Responsibilities:
- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.
Qualifications/Education/Experience:
- Degree qualified (minimum 2:1) in Chemistry or a relevant scientific subject e.g. Forensics, Materials Science, Environmental Science.
- 2 years Laboratory experience
- Instrumentation and Wet Chemistry experience (preferable)
- Method Development experience (preferable)
Special Skills:
- Laboratory skills
- Good organizational skills and the ability to prioritise workload to meet deadlines and customer requirements
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong focus of Health and Safety in the workplace
- Ability to learn, follow and refine procedures
- High level of numeracy and attention to detail
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Competencies:
- Strong computer skills
- Lots of initiative
- Great organisational skills
- Confident decision-making ability
- Excellent communication skills
- The ability to work within budgets and to deadlines
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent Contributory Company Pension
- Quarterly performance bonus scheme
- Life Assurance
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Free Eye Test & Prescription Safety Glasses
- Free Onsite Parking
- Training and development opportunities
Additional Notes:
Work Environment – Office & SHOP FLOOR BASED
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: TH/TS/Chem
