Forensic Lab Technician

Brigg Scientific Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A forensic testing company in London is seeking a candidate for an Analytical Chemistry Lab role. Responsibilities include sample preparation and quality monitoring using HPLC and GC-MS techniques. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and have practical knowledge from university projects. This is a temporary position that may become permanent for the right candidate, with a pay rate of £12.21/hr.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of HPLC or GC from university project or work placement.
• Keen to pursue a career in Forensics.

Responsibilities

• Day to day sample preparation for analysis including TLC, HPLC, and GC-MS.
• Using a wide range of extraction techniques.
• Routine monitoring and quality checks on Analytical Instrumentation.

Skills

Knowledge of HPLC

Knowledge of GC-MS

Wet Chemistry techniques

Sample preparation

Education

Relevant degree in Chemistry or Forensics

Job description

This Brigg Scientific Client are a Forensic testing company based in West London.

Their Labs perform many testing functions including Analytical Chemistry, Toxicology, Drug analysis and DNA work.

They currently have a vacancy in their Analytical Chemistry Purity testing Lab. The role will start on a temporary agency contract, but should become permanent for the right candidate.

Key duties include:

• Day to day sample preparation for analysis including: TLC, HPLC, and GC-MS
• Using a wide range of extraction techniques
• Associated Wet Chemistry techniques and liquid handling for the preparation of Laboratory standards
• Upkeep of Lab document records
• Working to tight deadlines
• Routine monitoring and quality checks on Analytical Instrumentation

The ideal candidate will have knowledge of HPLC or GC from a University project or work placement and be keen to pursue a career in the Forensics field.

Applications are encourage from recently Qualified graduates.

The role is Monday to Friday working 7am - 3pm.

Pay rate is 12.21/hr.

The role is offered as an initial Temporary contract, but the role should lead to a permanent position for the right candidate.