Senior GC-MS Analytical Chemist

Senior GC-MS Analytical Chemist

Industry Sector

Profession

Location

Salary35,000+

Description

Senior GC-MS Analytical Chemist

Location – Bedfordshire

Sector – GC-MS Contract Analytical

Salary – Depending on experience – c£35,000

Contract – Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard-working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their inorganic analysis team on a full-time and permanent basis. If you have prior industry experience in organic analysis using GasChromatography – Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) and are looking for a new challenge in a company who can foster a long-term career then please apply.

The Role

This is a role for individuals who have previously worked in an accredited (ISO 17025) analytical testing facility. As a Senior Analytical Chemist, you will be responsible for:

• Analysing a variety of client water, liquid waste and food samples across the environmental, agrochemical and waste industries.
• Developing and running methods for GC-MS, triple quad (GC-QQQ) and time-of-flight (GC-TOF).
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing workload and timings as required.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Training new staff on processes.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

Suitable Applicants will have:

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential – those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using GC-MS, with method development and validation experience (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Indefinite right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression.

To Apply

If you would like to apply, or if you have any questions, please contact Charlie Cox on Show phone number or View email address on taylorollinson.co.uk