Scientist- ICP

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in analytical services is seeking a qualified scientist with over 5 years' experience in chemical and analytical sciences. The role focuses on method development, client support, and maintaining instrumentation. Successful candidates will have an in-depth knowledge of ICP methodologies and strong communication skills. Benefits include generous holiday, a pension scheme with company contributions, and a focus on work/life balance.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme

Work/life balance focus

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Degree with minimum 5 years relevant experience in chemical/analytical sciences.
• In-depth knowledge of ICP-OES & ICP-MS maintenance.
• Experienced in managing effective delivery of technical services.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise methods including validation studies.
• Maintain analytical instrumentation.
• Provide internal training and conduct technical reviews.

Skills

Technical support

Client liaison

Method validation

Analytical methods

Communication skills

Education

Degree in chemical and analytical sciences

Tools

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

ISO 17025 standards

Job description

Analytical Services

We offer commercial analytical lab chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits

ICP Team

To provide key technical support and insight to the business and external stakeholders.

This Will Involve

• 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 SOP’s and ancillary documentation.
• Providing internal training.
• Internal auditing, technical method reviews and technical input to NCW’s.
• Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies.
  
  

Requirements

• Degree and minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) relevant experience in chemical and analytical sciences post-graduation
• In depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-OES & ICP-MS
• Knowledge and exposure of 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, to include 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
  
  

Benefits

• Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
• Buy and sell holiday scheme
• A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
• Culture focus around work/life balance (early finish Fridays)
• Subsidised onsite restaurant