Researcher; Imaging), Inorganic analysis

LGC’s National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the ‘Government Chemist’.

As home to many world-leading scientists, LGC’s National Laboratories provide a wide range of expert analytical science services and subject matter expertise to a broad spectrum of customers, stakeholders, and global forums. In addition, we undertake contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges, helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.

LGC’s National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the ‘Government Chemist’.

As home to many world-leading scientists, LGC’s National Laboratories provide a wide range of expert analytical science services and subject matter expertise to a broad spectrum of customers, stakeholders, and global forums. In addition, we undertake contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges, helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.

At the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) for chemical and bio-measurements, we deliver world-leading measurement science to solve complex global challenges.

Within the NML, the Inorganic Analysis team is involved in a range of national and international research projects. They establish reference methodologies, high-accuracy calibration, measurement services, and guidelines that support LGC’s position as the NML. The team also performs contract research and development projects for a broad spectrum of clients in the public and private sectors. Their setup includes an extensive variety of mass spectrometric techniques for elemental analysis, nanomaterials characterization, organo-metallic speciation, isotope ratio measurements, and solid sampling and imaging applications.

Instrumentation includes particle tracking analysis, multi-angle dynamic and static light scattering, elemental analyzer-IRMS, ESI MS/MS, and ICP-MS (single and triple quadrupole, magnetic sector, time-of-flight, and multi-collector) paired with LC, GC, asymmetrical flow field-flow-fractionation (AF4), gravitational field-flow-fractionation, and laser ablation.

The job holder will support the creation, improvement, and validation of analytical methods to aid NML work. This role focuses especially on quantitative LA-ICPMS imaging and single cell ICPMS analysis. They must apply advanced instrumental techniques and use various sample preparation methods, with training provided.

• Routine scheduling and management of complex metrology research and development projects related to imaging and single cell analysis, supported by line manager and senior scientists.
• Support delivery, jointly with senior leads, of commercial/collaborative work related to quantitative LA-ICPMS imaging.
• Develop and complete analytical methodologies…