Analytical Chemist

Do you have a Chemistry based degree? 

Or are you already working in an analytical chemistry lab and looking for your next move?

Do you want to work for a Scientific company that is a world leader in Environmental research?

Are you looking for a role that will offer you continuous training and career development within an analytical chemistry environment?

We will certainly consider recent graduates or those with some experience in chemistry laboratories already.

Labcorp is a leading global life sciences company with a mission to improve health and improve lives.

The Environmental Research teams at Labcorp have been helping companies bring safe products to market for over 40 years. Our varied work supports the crop protection, chemical and pharmaceutical industries so if you want to be part of a dynamic and growing team then please apply today.

The analysis of residues in fruit and vegetable crops is vitally important for protecting animal and human health. Through knowledge of the identity, character and potential toxicity of these compounds, as well as their degradation products or metabolites, regulators can set MRLs (maximum residue levels)and product guidance to minimise operator exposure. You can be part of the team that perform these studies - at our site at Eye,  Suffolk.

As part of this team, you will conduct the actual physical manipulations required to analyse samples. There are a wide variety of analytical methods and techniques which are required to analyse the samples. 

A good working knowledge of some or all of the following techniques would be required LC-MS/MS, GC-MS.

The job responsibilities include:

• Analyse samples and process data for assigned studies.

• Perform analytical method validation.

• Perform basic method development.

• Interpret data to ensure acceptance criteria are achieved and anomalous results are identified.

• Produce data summaries.

• Perform QC checking of analytical data.

• Diversify knowledge of analytical instrumentation with guidance from senior personnel.

• Increase theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques by using additional learning techniques )e.g. CHROMacademy)

• Proactively manage consumable stock levels.

• Clean and maintain allocated work areas and equipment in line with departmental procedures.

• Accept responsibility for the condition and maintenance of allocated equipment.

Experience:

• An understanding of health and safety policies, company policies and procedures, and a strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP).

• Strong instrumentation knowledge.  GC-MS, LC-MS.

• Familiarity with the workings of an analytical chemistry laboratory.

What does Labcorp offer you?

• Unrivalled training and career development.

• The chance to join a global and progressive CRO with a great global reputation

• The opportunity to really build on and develop your instrument skills.

• A fantastic benefits and pension package.

• Market leading salaries.

• Relocation package (subject to criteria).

Due to the rural location of this site, there are no public transport links available.

Labcorp is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer:

As an EOE/AA employer, Labcorp strives for diversity and inclusion in the workforce and does not tolerate harassment or discrimination of any kind. We make employment decisions based on the needs of our business and the qualifications of the individual and do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy or other medical conditions/needs), family or parental status, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, personal appearance, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristic. Additionally, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable law.

We encourage all to apply

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