Analytical Applications Scientist: LC-MS/GC-MS & Support

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

International travel

Relocation assistance considered

Job summary

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is assisting an established international business to recruit an Application Scientist for its technical applications team. This site-based role blends hands-on method development with customer-facing technical support in analytical chemistry.

You will develop and optimise SPE-based sample preparation, support LC-MS and GC-MS workflows, perform method development and troubleshooting, and deliver demonstrations and technical notes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' laboratory experience in analytical chemistry.
• Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related field.
• Practical experience with SPE, LC-MS and/or GC-MS.
• Experience in analytical method development and troubleshooting.
• Willingness to travel internationally.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and troubleshoot analytical sample preparation methods, particularly SPE.
• Support bioanalytical workflows involving LC-MS and GC-MS.
• Carry out method development, testing and technical evaluations to demonstrate performance.
• Work directly with customers to understand analytical challenges and develop solutions.
• Deliver technical demonstrations and application support.
• Collaborate with Sales, R&D and Product Development on customer projects.
• Produce application notes and technical reports.
• Support automated sample preparation workflows using liquid-handling platforms.
• Travel across the EMEA region for customer visits and industry events.

Skills

Analytical chemistry

Laboratory skills

Customer-facing communication

Independent work

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or Analytical Chemistry

Tools

SPE (Solid Phase Extraction)

LC-MS

GC-MS

Job description

Cranleigh STEM & Sustainability Recruitment is assisting an established international business to recruit an Application Scientist for its technical applications team. This site-based role blends hands-on method development with customer-facing technical support in analytical chemistry.

You will develop and optimise SPE-based sample preparation, support LC-MS and GC-MS workflows, perform method development and troubleshooting, and deliver demonstrations and technical notes.