LGC Group
Analytical Services
SeniorScientist(AnalyticalChemist)
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“Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemist) at LGC Group. Skills: Analytical Chemistry, LC-MS/MS, GC-MS/MS, HRAM, ISO17025, Data interpretation. undertake innovative analysis across a wide range of complex product matrices. testing products for substances prohibited in sport”
What You'll Achieve.
deliver high-quality scientific support to our clients; ensure the highest standards of quality, integrity, and safety
Industry & Context.
Critical assessment and appraisal of analytical data; troubleshoot system problems
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
BSc in Chemistry (or equivalent experience), experience of working within a commercial analytical laboratory, Proven hands-on experience with LC-MS and GC-MS techniques, ability to troubleshoot system problems, Established knowledge of ISO 17025 or other relevant quality standard, Proven planning and organisational skills, Proven communication and training skills
Nice to Have
Experience with high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM), Experience of CI/Lean practices
What You'll Do.
undertake innovative analysis across a wide range of complex product matrices
testing products for substances prohibited in sport
supporting analytical testing procedures associated with LGC’s “Informed” certification programmes
and discussing analytical results with customers and key stakeholders
Performing extraction techniques
Using high-spec analytical instrumentation for chromatography and mass spectrometry
Conducting elemental analysis for carbon and nitrogen using combustion analysers
Critical assessment and appraisal of analytical data
Direct customer contact providing project updates
reporting of results and where required
scientific support / explanation
Leadership within the laboratory
management of scientific programmes / work schedules
Strictly adhering to protocols within an ISO17025 accredited laboratory
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Working as part of a large team; work closely with our Account Management and Programme Management teams; foster an inclusive and collaborative environment
Communication Scope
interpreting, presenting, and discussing analytical results with customers and key stakeholders; Direct customer contact providing project updates, reporting of results and where required, scientific support / explanation; Proven communication and training skills
Process & Methodology
management of scientific programmes / work schedules
Full Job Description
LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises 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. Are you driven to make a meaningful impact in the world of analytical chemistry? We are seeking a Senior Scientist (Analytical Chemist) to join our dynamic Supplements and Feeds team , based in Fordham, Cambridgeshire. Working as part of a large team, you will undertake innovative analysis across a wide range of complex product matrices. You will play a key role in testing products for substances prohibited in sport, as well as supporting analytical testing procedures associated with LGC’s “Informed” certification programmes. The position also involves interpreting, presenting, and discussing analytical results with customers and key stakeholders. You will work closely with our Account Management and Programme Management teams to deliver high-quality scientific support to our clients. LGC’s testing and "Informed" certification programmes underpin trust for elite athletes, manufacturers, and consumers worldwide, helping to ensure the highest standards of quality, integrity, and safety. Tasks include: * Performing extraction techniques – Solid phase extraction, liquid/liquid and automated liquid handling. * Using high-spec analytical instrumentation for chromatography and mass spectrometry – GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS and HRAM. * Conducting elemental analysis for carbon and nitrogen using combustion analysers. * Critical assessment and appraisal of analytical data, using applications such as TraceFinder and Masshunter, and presentation / interpretation of results. * Direct customer contact providing project updates, reporting of results and where required, scientific support / explanation. * Leadership within the laboratory and management of scientific prog
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