Researcher – Mass Spectrometry; FTC

Overview

The Core Organic MS Metrology team develops reference methodology and delivers high‑accuracy calibration and measurement services in support of LGC’s role as the UK’s National Measurement Laboratory (NML) and Designated Institute for Chemical and Bio‑analytical addition. The team undertakes contract research and development projects and delivers specialist measurement services for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors.

A range of available technologies are utilised within the team including single and triple quadrupole MS, high‑resolution MS (QToF, Orbitrap and IMS) all with associated separation capabilities including HPLC, micro‑flow HPLC and GC.

As a researcher you will gain experience in a range of analytical techniques and develop the skills to perform accurate quantification and structural characterisation of organic compounds to support the metrology research projects and measurement services delivered by the organic MS metrology team.

• Develop and validate GC-MS and LC-MS/MS methods for the identification of organic species in a range of applications (including environmental, clinical and security).
• Develop and validate reference methodology for the accurate quantification of organic compounds to support the Metrology Programme delivery as well as commercial work.
• Provide cross‑team support by performing maintenance and optimisation of analytical instrumentation as well as troubleshooting instrument issues.
• Disseminate results at internal and external meetings and contribute to writing peer‑reviewed papers.

The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC’s values:

• Passion
• Curiosity
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect

• PhD (or equivalent experience) with a focus on analytical chemistry.
• Innovative scientist with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of mass spectrometry and separation techniques.
• Experience in the operation and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentation.
• Method validation experience and familiarity with QQQ and HRMS instruments.
• Ability to contribute to the delivery of projects to time‑scale and budget.
• Good interpersonal skills and a team player.
• Good oral and written communication skills.

25 days annual leave, generous pension plan, season‑ticket loans, buy/sell holiday scheme, life assurance, retail discounts and more.

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnicity or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief. Selection will be carried out without regard to these characteristics.

Remote Work:
No

Employment Type:

Full‑time

LGC is a leading global life‑science tools company providing mission‑critical components and solutions into high‑growth application areas across human healthcare and the applied market segments.

Intelligence Community Experience, Python, SPSS, Microsoft Word, R, Regression Analysis, Windows, Stata, Microsoft PowerPoint, Research Experience, Data Modeling, Writing Skills.