Research Technician

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled analyst to join their team in London. This role involves performing critical analyses for diagnosing children with inborn errors of cholesterol or bile acid synthesis, utilizing advanced techniques such as gas chromatography and mass spectrometry. The successful candidate will also conduct diagnostic assays to identify children who may benefit from vitamin B6 treatment for epilepsy. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful health outcomes while working in a collaborative environment that values high standards of quality control and sample tracking.

Benefits

41 Days Holiday

Annual Leave Purchase Scheme

Defined Benefit Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Season Ticket Loan

Immigration Loan

Relocation Scheme

On-Site Nursery

On-Site Gym

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Applicants must have experience in mass spectrometry and analytical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team is essential.

Responsibilities

• Undertake analyses for diagnosing children with cholesterol or bile acid synthesis errors.
• Perform mass-spectrometry based diagnostic assays for epilepsy treatment.

Skills

Mass Spectrometry

HPLC-electrospray Ionisation Tandem Mass Spectrometry

Analytical Skills

Teamwork

Communication Skills

Education

BSc in Biomedical Science

BSc in Chemistry

BSc in Biochemistry

Tools

Gas Chromatography - Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS)

High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC)

Job description

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The successful applicant will undertake analyses that are required for the diagnosis of children with inborn errors of cholesterol or bile acid synthesis. They will need to be able to undertake analysis of sterols and cholanoids (bile acids and bile alcohols) in plasma, urine and dried blood spot samples using gas chromatography - mass spectrometry (GC-MS) and high performance liquid chromatography - electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). They will also be required to perform mass-spectrometry based diagnostic assays to enable identification of children whose epilepsy will benefit from treatment with vitamin B6. Because the results of analyses are required for diagnostic purposes, the highest standards of sample tracking and quality control are required.

About you

Applicants must have a BSc in biomedical science / chemistry / biochemistry or an equivalent qualification. They must have experience of mass spectrometry and specifically HPLC-electrospray ionisation tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS). Candidates must have the ability to efficiently organise their work, communicate effectively and work well in a team.

What we offer

As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits some of which are below:

1. 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days)
2. Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme
3. Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE)
4. Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan
5. Immigration loan
6. Relocation scheme for certain posts
7. On-Site nursery
8. On-site gym
9. Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay
10. Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service
11. Discounted medical insurance