Senior Inorganics Analyst
Senior Analyst - ICP-MS - Inorganic Chemistry Join Tetra Tech’s Bedford laboratory team and apply cutting‑edge analytical science to complex environmental challenges. Purpose and scope of the role: Your impact in this position: Core capabilities: Skills, qualifications and experience: Work patterns & locations #LI-SY1 #labs
You will be a senior, hands‑on analyst in the Inorganic section, responsible for day‑to‑day operation of advanced instrumentation, method development, sample analysis and scheduling to deliver high‑quality data. You will manage and mentor extraction chemists and analysts, review results and non‑conformances, and uphold the laboratory’s accredited quality systems. The Bedford facility is a state‑of‑the‑art centre for ultra‑trace analysis, supporting multi‑year, national‑scale monitoring programmes such as the UK’s Chemical Investigations Programme, and staffed by around 100 scientists and support personnel.
In the short term you will ensure reliable, timely delivery of analytical results and maintain instrument uptime. Over the medium term you will lead method development and validation to expand capability and respond to emerging regulatory requirements. Longer term you will shape technical standards, mentor colleagues and progress into senior technical or management roles responsible for significant project portfolios and client‑facing analytical programmes.
BSc in Chemistry or related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience, demonstrable experience in an accredited analytical laboratory, proven ICP‑MS and CV‑AFS competence, experience with sample preparation for environmental matrices, familiarity with LIMS and accredited quality systems, experience with Agilent instrumentation/software and Microsoft Office and knowledge of environmental contaminants and regulatory testing.
Full‑time, permanent position based at Tetra Tech’s Bedford laboratory in the Inorganic section. This role requires onsite laboratory presence typical of analytical work
Why join Tetra Tech?
Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting and engineering services working across the full project lifecycle worldwide. We have a wide range of expertise across our teams, providing a global support network with a personalised approach to client relationships to better understand where we can add value. We provide a collaborative environment that supports individual performance, innovation, and creativity.
We support public and private sector clients on local, national, and international projects to deliver sustainable and resilient solutions. Our operations in the UK, Ireland, and the Netherlands include more than 6,000 employees who are Leading with Science® to solve our clients’ most complex problems.
In alignment with the Equality Act 2010, we will make reasonable adjustments to support candidates and employees requiring additional arrangements. This could include adaptations to work schedules, training approaches, or the physical workspace. Please inform us if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process or in your day-to-day role.
Senior Inorganics Analyst in Bedford employer: Tetra Tech
Tetra Tech is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment for hydrogeologists looking to make a meaningful impact in the groundwater and geothermal sectors. With a strong emphasis on employee growth, you will have opportunities to develop your project management and leadership skills while working on diverse projects across Great Britain and Ireland. The company promotes a collaborative culture that values innovation and creativity, ensuring that every team member can contribute to sustainable solutions in a flexible and hybrid working setting.
