Analytical Method Specialist (GC-MS/LC-MS)

Thames Water Utilities Limited; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26-30 days

Generous pension

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Thames Water Laboratories in Reading is seeking a Technical Specialist to support analytical instrumentation and drive continuous improvement. You will develop and validate methods, investigate quality issues and ensure regulatory compliance, working with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

With experience in GC-MS, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, you will contribute to method development and system improvements, while upholding health and safety standards and supporting lab colleagues.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry, Environmental Science or related field.
• Experience in analytical laboratory environment.
• Knowledge of ISO17025 and regulatory requirements.
• Strong problem-solving, communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimise analytical instrumentation and laboratory systems.
• Develop, validate and implement analytical methods and processes.
• Investigate technical and quality issues and implement solutions.
• Monitor quality control data and ensure ISO17025 compliance.
• Support training and development of laboratory colleagues.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture in the laboratory.
• Work with stakeholders to improve laboratory performance and service delivery.
• Use GC-MS/GC-MS/MS/LC-MS/MS to deliver method development and analytical improvements.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Degree in Chemistry or Environmental Science

Tools

GC-MS

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Thames Water Laboratories in Reading is seeking a Technical Specialist to support analytical instrumentation and drive continuous improvement. You will develop and validate methods, investigate quality issues and ensure regulatory compliance, working with stakeholders to enhance service delivery.

With experience in GC-MS, GC-MS/MS and LC-MS/MS, you will contribute to method development and system improvements, while upholding health and safety standards and supporting lab colleagues.