Analytical Chemist: LC-MS/GC-MS for Supplements & Feeds

LGC Limited; Fordham; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Limited, operating as LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services, invites an Analytical Chemist (Scientist) to join the Supplements and Feeds Testing team in Fordham, Cambridgeshire. You will perform analytical testing on supplement, food, and feed matrices using chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect substances prohibited in sport.

The role emphasizes rigorous sample prep, instrument operation (GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, HRAM), data review with TraceFinder and MassHunter, and

Qualifications

• BSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline, or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a commercial food testing or analytical laboratory.
• Practical experience with LC-MS and/or GC-MS.
• Experience with HRAM spectrometry is desirable.
• Familiarity with ISO/IEC 17025 or other quality systems is desirable.
• Methodical approach with strong attention to data quality.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform sample preparation and extraction using SPE and liquid-liquid methods.
• Operate GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS and HRAM instruments.
• Analyse data with TraceFinder and MassHunter.
• Follow procedures in an ISO/IEC 17025-accredited lab.
• Maintain accurate lab records and ensure high-quality results.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Methodical approach

Data analysis

Education

BSc in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

LC-MS

GC-MS

HRAM spectrometry

ISO/IEC 17025

Job description

LGC Limited, operating as LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services, invites an Analytical Chemist (Scientist) to join the Supplements and Feeds Testing team in Fordham, Cambridgeshire. You will perform analytical testing on supplement, food, and feed matrices using chromatography and mass spectrometry to detect substances prohibited in sport.

The role emphasizes rigorous sample prep, instrument operation (GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS, HRAM), data review with TraceFinder and MassHunter, and