Researcher: Core Inorganic Analysis & ICP-MS Expert

LGC; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC National Laboratories seeks a Researcher – Core Inorganic Analysis to perform high-accuracy elemental analysis and contribute to metrology research and commercial projects. You will work under supervision with the Elemental Lab Manager to deliver reference measurements and calibrations.

The role requires a chemistry degree with hands-on analytical chemistry experience and solid communication skills. Collaborative work across teams and with national laboratories is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in chemistry with at least 2 years of practical analytical chemistry experience in industry or academia (PhD or equivalent).
• Experience with high-accuracy elemental analysis methods.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to collaborate across teams and with the NML.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-accuracy elemental analysis tasks using accredited methods in commercial and metrology R&D environments.
• Work under supervision to deliver reference measurements and calibration services.
• Support isotope ratio analysis and other areas of research and commercial delivery when needed.

Skills

ICP-MS

ICP-MS/MS

ICP-OES

Sample preparation

Analytical chemistry

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry or equivalent

Tools

ICP-MS instrument operation

Job description

LGC National Laboratories seeks a Researcher – Core Inorganic Analysis to perform high-accuracy elemental analysis and contribute to metrology research and commercial projects. You will work under supervision with the Elemental Lab Manager to deliver reference measurements and calibrations.

The role requires a chemistry degree with hands-on analytical chemistry experience and solid communication skills. Collaborative work across teams and with national laboratories is essential.