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. Salary: £26,000.00 – £28,000.00 per year.

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

Alternatively, for quick registration and application, we offer a user-friendly app designed to simplify your recruitment experience:

Apple Users: https://apps.apple.com/tr/app/cradlefin-consultants/id1604312685?l=en-GB

Android Users: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.logezy.cradlefinconsultants&hl=en_GB

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role where you can truly make a difference, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today and let’s start the conversation.