Job Description:

Analytical Chemist (Mass Spectroscopy)
Leicestershire (commutable from Leicester, Nottingham and surrounding areas)
Salary - £30,000 - £35,000
12 month fixed term contract

SRG is working with a global manufacturer of petcare products, who research and develop new products for their global portfolio. Based in the Leicestershire area, they have recently started hiring for a new member of their lab team. This is a great opportunity for someone with a background in mass spectroscopy (GC-MS, LC-MS) to grow and develop their skills in a leading company. Applications encouraged from people with industrial experience or PhD in analytical chemistry.


Role Description

• Operating mass spectrometry systems to generate and report high-quality analytical data.
• Preparing and extracting samples using established laboratory methods and protocols.
• Maintaining laboratory equipment and records, including ELN documentation and routine instrument upkeep.
• Supporting method development and validation, including troubleshooting and refining analytical techniques.
• Ensuring laboratory compliance and knowledge sharing through training colleagues, communicating results, and adhering to quality, health, safety, and environmental standards.

Requirements

• Recent experience with analytical techniques such as FT-ICR-MS, GC-MS, HPLC, LC-MS
• Experience from within an industrial laboratory, alternatively could be educated to PhD level with a background in analytical chemistry
• Experience working in compliance with QSHE standards, including conducting risk assessments, SOP writing and routine equipment maintenance.
• Knowledge of biological sample handling
• Full right to work in the UK.

If you would like to apply for this position, please use the link provided. Alternatively, please email a copy of your CV For more information regarding this position or any others, please call Will on (phone number removed) . If you have a scientific background and this position is not relevant / suitable for you, please feel free to get in touch or visit (url removed) to view our other vacancies.

SRG is the UK's number one recruitment company specialising in the scientific, engineering, clinical, pharmaceutical, food/FMCG, energy & renewables, biotech, chemical and medical device sectors. As scientists ourselves, our specialist sector knowledge and our passion are second to none. It's this combination that makes us different. We're committed to providing outstanding temporary, contract and permanent career opportunities of all levels for our candidates and a comprehensive range of expert strategic recruitment services for our clients.

Keywords: analytical, gas chromatography, liquid chromatography, LC-MS, LC/MS, LCMS, GC-MS, GC/MS, GCMS, SOPs, petcare, biology, biochemistry, small molecule

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