Researcher – Core Inorganic Analysis

LGC Limited; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC National Laboratories is seeking a Researcher – Core Inorganic Analysis to perform high-accuracy elemental analyses and contribute to metrology research and commercial projects. You will work under the Senior Researcher Inorganic Analysis and collaborate with the Elemental Lab Manager to deliver reference measurements.

The role requires a chemistry degree with hands-on ICP-MS experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to support diverse analytical projects within a leading

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry with at least 2 years of practical experience in analytical chemistry applications (industrial or academic).
• Verified experience and knowledge in using multiple sample preparation approaches for high-accuracy elemental analysis.
• Operation of ICP-MS is mandatory.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; ability to collaborate across teams within the NML.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-accuracy elemental analysis using established methods in commercial and metrology environments.
• Work under supervision to deliver reference measurements and calibration services.
• Support research projects and commercial delivery, including isotope ratio analysis when needed.

Skills

Communication skills

ICP-MS operation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

ICP-MS

ICP-MS/MS

ICP-OES

Microwave digestion

Job description

• Department: Scientific / Technical Science

Company Description

ABOUT LGC NATIONAL LABORATORIES:

LGC’s National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the ‘Government Chemist’.

As home to many world-leading scientists, LGC’s National Laboratories provide a wide range of expert analytical science services and subject matter expertise to a broad spectrum of customers, stakeholders, and global forums. In addition, we undertake contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges, helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.

Job Description

An outstanding opportunity for a dedicated and ambitious individual to join the team as a Researcher – Core Inorganic Analysis. This is your chance to play a crucial role in delivering precise and high-accuracy elemental analysis, contributing to ground breaking metrology research and commercial projects!

Key Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to capably perform each of the following essential duties:

• Perform high-accuracy elemental analysis tasks adhering to established, frequently accredited methods for analyses within commercial and metrology research environments.
• Work under the supervision of the Senior Researcher Inorganic Analysis and with input from the Elemental Lab Manager to deliver reference measurements and calibration services.
• Support research project and commercial delivery in other areas, such as isotope ratio analysis, when needed.

Qualifications

Essential Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Education: A degree or equivalent experience in chemistry with at least 2 years of practical experience in analytical chemistry applications, whether in industrial or academic research settings (e.g., PhD or equivalent experience).
• Technical Skills: Verified experience and knowledge in using multiple sample preparation approaches relevant to high-accuracy elemental analysis. Operation of ICP-MS is mandatory.
• Communication Skills: Ability to display good communication skills, both oral and written.
• Collaboration: Ability to maintain effective working relationships within and across teams within the NML.

Desired Knowledge and Qualifications:

• Experience in operation of a variety of inorganic analytical techniques and sample preparation methods including microwave digestion, IDMS approaches, exact standard matching calibrations, ICP-MS/MS, ICP-OES.
• Experience working under ISO/IEC 17025 quality management systems
• Knowledge and/or experience of applying metrology is beneficial

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.