Scientist - LC-MS

Join us as Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a scientist, you’ll carry out the analysis of residues and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs, packaging material and environmental matrices by using LC‑MS/MS and GC‑MS/MS, contribute to method development, and support the ongoing performance and reliability of our analytical instrumentation. You’ll also have opportunities to share your knowledge through training and collaboration across teams.

• 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

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of mass spectrometry
• Hands‑on experience with LC‑MS/MS and/or GC‑MS/MS, including data processing
• Familiarity with Mass Lynx, Mass Hunter or Chromeleon (desirable)
• Confident IT skills with the ability to quickly learn bespoke software
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and implement new laboratory techniques
• A flexible, adaptable and self‑motivated approach
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A methodical mindset with proven troubleshooting ability
• Experience working within a quality‑driven environment (e.g. UKAS, GLP or equivalent)
• A collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships

• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell 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
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone.