Senior Analytical Chemist - Animal Sports in Newmarket

LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. Our mission is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, which we achieve through three primary product and service offerings: certification and standards, digital and data, and testing and science-based services.

Sports & Specialised Analytical Services (SASS) is an internationally recognised testing laboratory specialising 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.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, proactive Senior Scientist to join our Animal Sports Confirmatory team! As part of our confirmatory analysis team, you will provide a quality analytical chemistry service to customers such as the BHA, IHRB, FEI, and GBGB. Confirmatory analysis is designed to test samples for the presence of the suspected drug, to a standard of legal proof. This includes planning and conducting work (sample extraction and detection) in accordance with the requirements of ISO17025, performing maintenance on scientific equipment (including mass spectrometers), and interpretation of analytical data and presentation of results and conclusions. You will need to be adaptable and perform additional analyses and investigations where required. Also provide expert witness testimony evidence where necessary.

We’re looking for a teammate to work flexibly and with initiative to bring forward new insights in addition to leadership within the laboratory! A confident presenter, with the ability to discuss and answer queries with a range of partners and strong interpersonal skills. A hardworking individual with a positive demeanour and attention to detail, with efficient time management, ensuring objectives and tasks are completed on time and to an outstanding standard, and someone who is operationally aware and able to build improvements in output and efficiency.

Educated to degree level in a biological or chemical science. Relevant experience in a scientific environment. Knowledge and experience of mass spectrometry, particularly HRAMS, GC-MS and LC-MS. Excellent laboratory skills. Sound scientific knowledge with experience of chromatography and related techniques.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a mission-led organisation making a real impact on global safety and quality.
• Work in a supportive, team-oriented environment with great facilities.
• Enjoy a structured role with clear processes and opportunities to learn.
• Free on-site parking and easy access from Ely, Newmarket and surrounding areas.
• Join a company that values passion, curiosity, integrity, brilliance, and respect.

At LGC, we foster a culture of inclusion and collaboration. We believe that diverse perspectives lead to better outcomes and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and offer reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require any adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please let us know.