Senior Scientist - Innovation

Company DescriptionLGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises in banned substance and anti-doping testing. We operate in 3 key categories:
Animal sports medication and doping control, Human drug testing, and Supplement testing and product certification.

Job Description We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join our Innovation team in Fordham, where you will develop new methods, address complex scientific challenges, and deliver innovative solutions throughout the business. You will focus on developing and validating analytical methods using LC-MS technologies, so experience in this area is required.

If you are a scientist who enjoys problem-solving and working on new initiatives, this could be the ideal role for you.

Key responsibilities

Develop, optimise, and validate analytical methods, with a focus on LC-MS-based workflows

Design and develop extraction approaches, including sample preparation techniques to achieve results

Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimise LC-MS instrumentation to generate high-quality analytical data Analyse and interpret complex scientific data, using your expertise to identify trends, resolve issues, and support decision-making

Support innovation projects across the business, working closely with teams to develop and improve analytical capabilities

Balance your workload effectively, prioritising different projects and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timelines

Produce clear scientific documentation, including technical reports, validation summaries, and project updates

Present scientific findings and project outcomes confidently to internal teams and external customers

Support customer discussions by providing scientific insight, explaining analytical approaches, and contributing to technical solutions

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping enhance laboratory processes, methods, and ways of working

Maintain accurate records and ensure all work is completed in line with ISO 17025 requirements and quality standards

About youYou are an experienced analytical scientist with a strong background in commercial laboratory environments and a passion for developing innovative scientific solutions.

QualificationsA degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific field

Experience working in a busy analytical laboratory environment, ideally within a commercial testing or contract laboratory setting

Strong practical experience with LC-MS instrumentation, including method development, optimisation, troubleshooting, and validation is crucial

Experience developing extraction methods and sample preparation workflows

Knowledge of chromatography techniques and analytical method validation principles

Able to interpret complex analytical data and communicate scientific findings clearly

Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a busy environment

Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and scientific documentation

Confidence presenting scientific information to a range of audiences, both internally and externallyA collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team while independently managing your own workload

Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation standards and quality systems

Experience with GC-MS/MS, high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) analysis, or anti-doping/supplement testing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information Why join us?

You will be joining a specialist scientific team where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of new analytical capabilities and solutions that support our customers and the wider business.

Our Values Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance Respect Equal  opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

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Type:
Full-time Function:
Science Experience level:
Not Applicable Industry: Biotechnology