Senior ICP-MS Analyst
Location – Bedford (On-site position)
Sector – Environmental / Analytical Services
Position – Permanent, Full-time
Our client is an established analytical organisation with a state-of-the-art Bedford laboratory supporting large-scale environmental monitoring programmes and complex analytical projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst with strong ICP-MS experience to join their Inorganic Chemistry team.
The role:
Operate and maintain ICP-MS and CV-AFS instrumentation , including routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
Lead method development, validation and optimisation for environmental samples and emerging analytical requirements.
Review and interpret complex analytical data, investigating anomalous results and non-conformances.
Ensure analytical work is completed to the required quality, regulatory and UKAS standards.
Manage analytical workflows and scheduling to support the timely delivery of results.
Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to analysts and extraction chemists.
Work with project teams and clients to develop appropriate analytical programmes.
Suitable applicants:
The key requirement for this position is strong practical experience operating ICP-MS instrumentation within an analytical laboratory environment.
Proven ICP-MS and CV-AFS experience, including instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
Experience of method development, validation and optimisation.
Experience working within an accredited analytical laboratory and familiarity with UKAS quality systems.
Experience with environmental samples and knowledge of environmental contaminants/regulatory testing.
Familiarity with LIMS and analytical data review.
Experience with Agilent instrumentation/software would be advantageous.
BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.
The opportunity:
This is an opportunity to take a senior, hands-on position within an established Inorganic Chemistry team, combining technical analytical work with meth...
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