Senior GC-MS Analyst

Description

Senior GC-MS Analyst

Location – Bedford

Sector – Analytical Chemistry / Environmental

Salary – £35,000 - £45,000 (depending on interview performance & experience)

Full time, permanent role

We are currently offering the opportunity for a Senior GC-MS Analyst to join a UKAS-accredited laboratory which specialise in the analysis of environment samples, such as water and soil.

This role is well suited to someone with extensive experience leading and managing GC-MS analytical operations, in compliance with UKAS / ISO 17025.

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship cannot be offered for this position either now or in the future.

The Role

As a Senior GC-MS Analyst, you will be responsible for:

• Day-to-day operation of GC-MS and GC-MS/MS – operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting.
• Sample analysis in compliance with UKAS / ISO 17025.
• GC-MS method development & validation.
• Management and mentoring of junior chemists.
• Reviewing of analytical results & non-conformances.

Current / Recent Experience Required:

• 4+ years of prior experience working within an analytical chemistry laboratory, analysing environmental samples, such as water and soil (essential).
• GC-MS & GC-MS/MS expertise – including operation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and training of junior chemists (essential).
• Experience with GC-MS method development & validation (essential).
• Expertise in UKAS / ISO 17025 regulations (essential).
• Prior experience managing or mentoring junior scientists (essential).
• A degree in Chemistry or a related subject (desirable).

Profile Required:

• Existing UK work eligibility (essential).
• Happy to commute / relocate to Bedford (essential).