LC-MS Scientist

Cradlefin Consultants are recrutimg for LC-MS Scientist responsible for the analysis of residues and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs, packaging materials and environmental matrices by LC-MS/MS or GC-MS/MS. In addition, you will contribute to instrument maintenance, troubleshooting and repair, and to deliver training as required.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyse samples using established methods and novel techniques.
• Report data to internal teams for timely delivery of external deadlines to accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the development of new LC-MS methods.
• Contribute to instrument maintenance and repair, training others as required.
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Write and work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to defined quality standards.
• Deliver training to internal staff and external delegates

Appliacnt Specifications:

• Good knowledge of Mass Spectrometry theory/ practical and knowledge of wet chemistry techniques.
• Essential, a minimum of 1 year of experience running GC-MS/MS or LC-MS/MS (and/or data processing).
• Masslynx, Masshunter or Chromeleon training preferred.
• Good IT skills and the ability to pick up the use of bespoke software to a high level quickly.
• Experience of sample extraction and clean-up.
• Ability to learn and implement new laboratory techniques.
• Self-motivated and have an ability to develop good working relationships with colleagues and other team members across the program.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Experience of operating within a quality system (e.g. UKAS or GLP)

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• 23 days’ holiday (rising to 27) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks…and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups, which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open, inclusive platform