Daniel Farrell

Analytical Chemist for Thames Water with a focus on ICP-OES.

East Hampshire, England, United Kingdom

About

I am an analytical chemist with extensive experience in the lithium industry. I have experience in techniques including: ICP-OES, ion chromatography, particle size, UV-VIS, manual and automatic titrations, magnetic impurities, pH testing, potentiometry and colorimetry. I speak Japanese to a JLPT N3/N2 level and hold the N3 certification.

Experience

  • Laboratory Analyst at Thames Water
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    ICP-OES analysis

  • Quality Auditor at Vitacress
    Dec 2025 - Jan 2026 · 2 mos

    Quality testing of final products and products at their end of life.

  • LevertonHELM (Full-time · 5 yrs 1 mo)
    • Laboratory Supervisor
      Jul 2023 - Nov 2025 · 2 yrs 5 mos

      Supervise and coordinate analytical operations within the quality control laboratory, ensuring the accuracy and reliability of testing for lithium compounds used in industrial applications. Responsible for line management and development of analytical chemists, overseeing daily workflows, and maintaining compliance with internal and external quality standards. Support the Lab Manager in reporting, process improvement, and ensuring timely delivery of analytical data to support production and sales.

    • Laboratory Technician
      Aug 2021 - Jul 2023 · 2 yrs

      Quality control laboratory responsible for the analysis of lithium compounds to verify purity, water content, particle size, and pH against sales specifications. Analytical techniques include ICP-OES (Thermo Fisher), Ion Chromatography (Metrohm), particle size analysis using a Malvern Mastersizer, Karl Fischer titration for water determination, and automated titration systems (Metrohm).

    • Production Team Member
      Nov 2020 - Aug 2021 · 10 mos

      Drying/packing of various lithium powders and solutions.

  • Warehouse Operative at Channel-C Ltd
    Apr 2017 - Oct 2020 · 3 yrs 7 mos

    Working in a team of two with the manager to maintain flow of sold goods, returns, tracking and overall smooth running of the warehouse.

  • Certified Personal Trainer & Gym Instructor at 1Life (Management Solutions)
    Nov 2015 - Jan 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos

    Gym based with focus on selling personal training and delivering said sessions. Group classes. Gym maintenance.