ICP-MS Technical Specialist

VRS UK; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise leader dans les tests alimentaires et de boissons est à la recherche d'un scientifique senior spécialisé en ICP-MS/OES. Dans ce rôle basé sur site, vous serez en charge du développement des méthodes analytiques tout en fournissant un support technique et en formant vos collègues. Rejoignez une équipe dynamique dans un environnement pittoresque des Cotswolds, avec une rémunération compétitive et un bon package de bien-être.

Qualifications

• Forte expérience avec ICP-MS/OES.
• Compétences en développement et optimisation de méthodes.
• Capacité d'entretien et de dépannage d'instruments.

Responsibilities

• Développement et optimisation de méthodes pour l'analyse des métaux lourds.
• Maintenance d'instruments et assistance technique.
• Formation et support client pour les projets.

Skills

Instrument maintenance

Troubleshooting

Method development

Excellent interpersonal skills

Team working

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-OES

Job description

We are seeking an accomplished ICP-MS/OES expert to join our client as a Senior Scientist, where you will provide technical support and insight across the business. In this pivotal site-based role, you will lead the development, validation, and optimisation of ICP-MS and ICP-OES methods for a range of projects within the food and drinks testing sector.

Key responsibilities:

• Method development and optimisation: You will hold a large responsibility for developing and improving ICP-MS/OES methods across trace metal analysis.
• Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting: Acting as main point of contact, you will take the lead in any maintenance and troubleshooting required, with the aim to reduce our clients service engineering contracts.
• Training: Provide guidance and training to colleagues across the ICP department where required.
• Customer support: You will utilise your technical expertise and excellent communication skills to support customer enquiries and ensure timely project delivery.
• Leadership support: Assisting the Manager with the day-to-day running and scheduling of projects for the team.

To be considered you must have:

• A strong background working with ICP-MS/OES instrumentation
• Experience developing, optimising or validating methods
• Confidence undertaking instrument maintenance and troubleshooting
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, working within a friendly and welcoming team, in a picturesque location in the Cotswolds!

Due to the location of the laboratory you must have a driving licence and access to your own transport.

If this sounds like the next step up for you then apply to be considered today!

Key words: inorganic, ICP, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, laboratory, analytical, chemistry, food, drink, environmental, agrochemical, method development, ISO 17025, ISO17025, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Midlands, South West, VRS9044AW