Researcher – Mass Spectrometry

The Core Organic MS Metrology team develops reference methodology and delivers high accuracy calibration and measurement services in support of LGCs role as the UKs National Measurement Laboratory (NML) and Designated Institute for Chemical and Bio-analytical addition the team undertakes contract research and development projects and delivers specialist measurement services for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. A range of available technologies are utilised within the team including single and triple quadrupole MS High Resolution MS (QToF Orbitrap and IMS) all with associated separation capabilities including HPLC microflow-HPLC and GC.As a researcher you will gain experience in a range of analytical techniques and develop the skills to perform accurate quantification and structural characterisation of organic compounds to support the metrology research projects and measurement services delivered by the organic MS metrology team.Key Responsibilities:Develop and validate for GCMS and LCMSMS methods for the identification of organic species in a range of applications (including environmental clinical and security)Develop and validate reference methodology for the accurate quantification of organic compounds to support Metrology Programme delivery as well as commercial workProvide cross team support by performing maintenance and optimisation of analytical instrumentation as well as troubleshooting instrument issuesDisseminate results at internal and external meetings and contribute to writing of peer reviewed papers. Person Specification:The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGCs values:Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance RespectOur Benefits:25 days annual leave generous pension plan season ticket loans buy/sell holiday scheme life assurance retail discounts and more.Qualifications : Knowledge Experience and Technical Skills:PhD (or equivalent experience) with a focus on analytical chemistryInnovative scientist with a strong understanding of the fundamentals of mass spectrometry and separation techniquesExperience in the operation and troubleshooting of analytical instrumentationMethod validation experience and familiarity with QQQ and HRMS instrumentsAbility to contribute to the delivery of projects to timescale and budgetGood interpersonal skills and a team playerGood oral and writing skillsAdditional Information : LGC is a leading global life science tools company providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers products and workflows and are valued for their performance quality and range. OUR VALUESPASSIONCURIOSITY INTEGRITYBRILLIANCERESPECTEQUAL OPPORTUNITIES LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age disability race color ethnic or national origin sex sexual orientation gender reassignment marital or civil partnership pregnancy or maternity religion or belief. Short listing interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender sexual orientation marital status color race nationality ethnic or national origins religion or belief age or trade union membership.For more information about LGC please visit our website #scienceforasaferworld Remote Work : NoEmployment Type : Full-time Key Skills Intelligence Community Experience,Python,Spss,Microsoft Word,R,Regression Analysis,Windows,Stata,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Data Modeling,Writing Skills Experience: years Vacancy: 1