ICP Scientist

JR United Kingdom; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

Campden BRI performs high volume commercial analytical chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits.

Our ICP Team provides key technical support and insight to our customers performing metals and Sodium testing using ICP-OES & ICP-MS.

You will be:

• Scoping and developing client-specific analytical projects
• Method development and improvement of existing methods
• Maintenance of analytical instrumentation
• Technical requirements scoping for capital expenditure
• Technical training of employees and clients
• Client liaison for technical enquiries
• Commercial awareness in timely service/project delivery
• Driving operational efficiency and safe working compliance with business systems

Position:

• Method development, improvement, and optimisation including literature review and validation studies.
• Instrument maintenance.
• Development of SOPs and ancillary documentation.
• Providing internal training.
• Internal auditing, technical method reviews and technical input to NCWs.
• Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies.

Your experience:

• Degree and minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) relevant experience in chemical and analytical sciences post-graduation
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-OES & ICP-MS
• Knowledge and exposure to method validation to meet ISO17025 requirements
• Strong knowledge of food science and technology; preferable with food industry experience
• Broad knowledge of the analytical requirements for the food and beverage industry, including organic and inorganic analysis of contaminants, nutrients, functional components, and allergens.
• Proven effectiveness in managing timely and cost-effective delivery of technical services/research outputs.
• Experienced in the requirements of ISO 17025 standards.
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, upwards, downwards, and outwards

Click 'apply now' or send your CV to [e-mail].

Please note that if you are NOT a passport holder of the country for the vacancy you might need a work permit.

Bank or payment details should not be provided when applying for a job. Eurojobs.com is not responsible for any external website content. All applications should be made via the 'Apply now' button.