Graduate HPLC Scientist

VRS UK; Brixham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in environmental studies seeks a recent graduate in Analytical Chemistry or Environmental Science to join their Environmental Fate department in Brixham. This entry-level role offers exposure to cutting-edge analytical equipment, supporting GLP regulated projects while ensuring a supportive and collaborative work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension

Subsidised canteen

Active social calendar

Qualifications

• Recent graduate in Analytical Chemistry or Environmental Science is required.
• Some hands-on experience with relevant instruments is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify and analyse radiolabelled compounds within complex sample matrices.
• Perform extraction techniques like SPE, LLE, QuEChERS.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Hands-on experience with HPLC

Education

BSc/MSc in Chemistry/Environmental Sciences

Tools

HPLC

TLC

LSC

Job description

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Our client has a reputation in the field for tackling highly complex analytical studies that require extensive industry expertise to solve. Working for over 65 years in the aquatic, ecotoxicology, and environmental fate industries, they support their clients in understanding the lifecycle of chemicals in the environment and impact on their ecosystems.

Based in a truly picturesque seafront location in Brixham, Devon, they offer a collaborative and team focussed culture, where you will gain exposure to the latest analytical instrumentation, providing you with the best start to your laboratory career!

Due to continued expansion, our client is seeking a recent Analytical Chemistry or Environmental Science graduate to join their growing Environmental Fate department. This state-of-the-art laboratory is well-equipped with the latest instrumentation to support challenging GLP regulated projects across the industry. Working with a range of analytical instrumentation such as LSC, HPLC and TLC, you will identify and analyse radiolabelled compounds within a variety of complex sample matrices, as well as performing extraction techniques such as SPE, LLE and QuEChERS.

To Be Considered For This Opportunity You Must Have

• BSc/MSc in Chemistry/Environmental Sciences or closely related.
• Excellent communication skills and an enthusiasm for laboratory work
• Some hands-on experience working with HPLC (or similar instrumentation) would be highly beneficial
  
  

With a number of opportunities in the department available, we are also inviting applications from industry experienced Environmental Fate Scientists.

The company offer exceptional opportunities for career growth, such as developing skills in method development and validation, within a friendly and supportive team. As well as a competitive salary, pension and associated benefits you will enjoy an unrivalled working environment, including an active social calendar and subsidised canteen, all while working in a truly picturesque seafront location!

Apply to VRS today to be considered!

Key words: graduate, efate, e-fate, environmental fate, chemistry, laboratory, GLP, CRO, analytical, HPLC, LSC, TLC, radiochemistry, radiochemicals, carbon-14, 14C, 3H, SPE, LLE, QuEChERS, soil, water, agrochemicals, Brixham, Dartmouth, Torquay, Galmpton, Teignmouth, Southwest, Southcoast, VRS9063AW

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Automotive

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