Title: Senior Analytical ChemistLocation: Manchester, Greater ManchesterSalary: 37,000 - 40,000 per annum (dependent on experience)SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing speciality chemical manufacturer who are now looking to hire a Senior Analytical Chemist to join the lab team at their site in Manchester. This exciting Senior Analytical Chemist opportunity would be well suited to an Analyst with several years'' experience developing GC-MS and GC-FID methods looking to take a step up and secure a role in a fantastic business who place significant emphasis on employee wellbeing.Benefits: Enhanced 7.5% matched pension, private healthcare, flexible working, 35 working hours per week with an early finish on Fridays!Role / Description Reviewing current laboratory processes to understand improvement areasDeveloping, troubleshooting and optimising GC-MS and GC-FID methodsManaging multiple improvement projectsWorking with the Analytical Manager to prioritise the workload of the teamMentoring and training of Analysts in the teamReverse engineering of competitor chemicals to determine compositionMaintenance and troubleshooting of GC-MS and GC-FID instruments.Requirements Significant, recent industrial experience developing GC-MS and GC-FID methodsExperience carrying out analytical process improvement projectsDemonstrable experience of mentoring and training AnalystsExperience in an ISO accredited laboratory would be highly advantageousExcellent communication skills, able