We’re looking for a Analytical Scientist to join the INEOS Acetyls team.

We need highly motivated individuals who want to be part of our growing business.

INEOS Acetyls is a global chemicals business producing acetic acid and a range of derivatives across Europe, Asia and America. We’re part of INEOS - one of the largest petrochemical companies in the world, employing around 26,000 people across 194 sites in 29 countries.

You will be based at the Hull site, which is the largest producer of acetic acid, acetic anhydride and ethyl acetate in Europe. The products we produce are essential building blocks used in almost every industry, including renewable power, automotive, pharmaceuticals, coatings and textiles.

Hull is also home to the business's global technology development and support team and is based on the 370-acre Saltend Chemicals Park - a cluster of world-class chemicals and renewable energy businesses at the heart of the UK's energy estuary.

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The analytical team provides key data across the operations and technology for the Ineos operations on the Hull site. The post holder will have general analytical skills as well as being the technical expert and focal point for one or more specialised analytical techniques carried out within the analytical function. This role is part of a team responsible for supporting both the Ineos manufacturing and technology groups.

This role will work as part of a flexible laboratory-based team based in Hull and is responsible for leading the delivery of both general analytical and specialist analytical capabilities in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

As the needs of the business develop so too do the scientific and analytical requirements. The ability to develop scientific analytical solutions to emerging problems and opportunities is key for success in this role.

Laboratory based experience including the use of analytical solutions to Petrochemicals based challenges in one or more of the following analytical technique areas: Elemental Analysis, Chromatography, spectroscopy.

Accountabilities:

Provide an analytical development and advice service alongside troubleshooting assistance as required
Train technicians in the execution of analytical techniques and analysis
Support the development of analytical techniques to meet the existing and future needs of customers including manufacturing teams and research programs.
Take a lead in all HSSE issues within the analytical laboratory and contribute to the development of an HSSE culture fully aligned with the goals of Hull Technology
Work with customers to understand analytical requirements and then either personally carry out sample analysis or oversee the execution of the agreed analytical programme
Ensure the quality, standard and timeliness of the work carried out meets customer expectations and take proactive steps to deal with issues where they occur
Advise customers on the most efficient delivery of the required analytical information taking costs of internal and external provision into account
Demonstrated ability to think innovatively and provide creative solutions and ability to prioritse and set clear direction and boundaries

Level of Education & Experience:

MSc in chemistry or analytical chemistry. 5+ years of industrial experience

Technical Experience:

Strong understanding of a wide range of analytical technique areas and their application to industrial manufacturing processes
Deep knowledge of the industrial process chemistry including catalysis
Understanding of the main business drivers and opportunities for process development
Demonstrated ability to develop new analytical techniques
Understanding of project processes with experience of major capital projects an advantage
Appreciation of process, mechanical, materials and engineering disciplines and experience of working in multidisciplinary teams
Strong business and commercial acumen

Behavioural Skills:

A proven record of being able to work successfully in a multi-disciplinary team
String communication and influencing skills
Results orientation and performance bias
Attention to detail
A desire for knowledge management and capturing lessons learned for future improvements
Ability to balance conflicting demands in a continuously developing environment
Good motivator and able to see improvement opportunities within their teams and more broadly
Strong interpersonal skills, ability to influence senior stakeholders without formal authority and work globally across different cultures
Proven ability to communicate complex technical information to audiences at all levels of the business, including those without a technical background
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including technical presentation ability
Effective networking and stakeholder management skills