Research Analyst - Analytical Chemistry

LabCorp; Aston-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clinical research organization in Aston-on-Trent is seeking a new team member for their Environmental division. The ideal candidate will analyze aquatic samples and contribute to method validation and data interpretation. A background in Chemistry and familiarity with techniques such as HPLC and LC-MS/MS are essential. The role offers unparalleled professional development opportunities and competitive compensation.

Benefits

Unrivalled training and career development

Global and progressive company

Competitive benefits and pension package

Market leading salaries

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or individuals with some laboratory experience.
• Understanding of health and safety, GLP, and company policies.
• Strong knowledge of analytical instruments and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples for assigned studies and process data.
• Perform method validation and basic method development.
• Ensure acceptance criteria and manage QC of analytical data.

Skills

Analytical techniques knowledge

Data analysis

Method development

Instrumentation knowledge

Proactive stock management

Education

Degree in Chemistry or related field

Tools

HPLC

GC-MS

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Overview

The Environmental team at Labcorp is seeking to fill a role at our Shardlow site, Derbyshire. The successful candidate will conduct the actual physical manipulations required to analyse aquatic samples using a range of analytical techniques. A good working knowledge of some or all of the following techniques is preferred: LC-MS/MS, GC-MS, HPLC-uv, GC-FID and ICP-MS.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples and process data for assigned studies
• Perform method validation
• Perform basic method development
• Interpret data to ensure acceptance criteria are achieved and anomalous results are identified
• Produce data summaries. Perform QC checking of analytical data. Diversify knowledge of analytical instrumentation with guidance from senior personnel
• Increase theoretical knowledge of analytical techniques by using CHROMacademy
• Proactively manage consumable stock levels
• Clean and maintain allocated work areas and equipment in line with departmental procedures
• Accept responsibility for the condition and maintenance of allocated equipment

Qualifications / Requirements

• Recent graduates or those with some experience in chemistry laboratories will be considered
• An understanding of health and safety policies, company policies and procedures, and a strong understanding of Good Laboratory Practice (GLP)
• Strong instrumentation knowledge: HPLC, GC, GC-MS, LC-MS/MS
• Familiarity with the workings of an analytical chemistry laboratory

Benefits / Perks

• Unrivalled training and career development
• The opportunity to join a global and progressive CRO with a great global reputation
• The chance to build on and develop instrument skills
• A competitive benefits and pension package
• Market leading salaries