Scientist - Lc-Ms

Fera Science; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Flexible hours

On-site gym

Restaurant

Free parking

Volunteer day

Pension (matched)

Life assurance

Cycle-to-work

Maternity leave (15 weeks)

Shared parental leave

Job summary

Fera Science in the United Kingdom is seeking a Scientist to analyse residues and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs, packaging and environmental matrices using LC‑MS/MS and GC‑MS/MS. You will contribute to method development, support instrument reliability, and share knowledge through training across teams.

You’ll perform analyses, report data to internal teams, and help develop new LC-MS methods while maintaining QA and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of mass spectrometry.
• Hands-on experience with LC‑MS/MS and/or GC‑MS/MS, including data processing.
• Familiarity with MassLynx, MassHunter or Chromeleon (desirable).
• Confident IT skills and ability to learn bespoke software.
• Willingness to learn new laboratory techniques and adapt.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with attention to detail.
• Experience in a quality-driven environment (UKAS/GLP).
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyse samples using established methods and novel techniques.
• Report data to internal teams for timely delivery to accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the development of new LC-MS methods.
• Contribute to instrument maintenance and repair, training others as required.
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Write and work from SOPs to defined quality standards.
• Deliver training to internal staff and external delegates.

Skills

Mass spectrometry

LC-MS/MS

GC-MS/MS

Data processing

IT skills

Lab techniques learning

Time management

Troubleshooting

Quality systems

Team collaboration

Tools

MassLynx

MassHunter

Chromeleon

Job description

Join us as Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a scientist, you’ll carry out the analysis of residues and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs, packaging material and environmental matrices by using LC‑MS/MS and GC‑MS/MS, contribute to method development, and support the ongoing performance and reliability of our analytical instrumentation. You’ll also have opportunities to share your knowledge through training and collaboration across teams.

What you’ll be doing:

• Analyse samples using established methods and novel techniques.
• Report data to internal teams for timely delivery of external deadlines to accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the development of new LC-MS methods.
• Contribute to instrument maintenance and repair, training others as required.
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Write and work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) to defined quality standards.
• Deliver training to internal staff and external delegates

What we’re looking for:

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of mass spectrometry
• Hands-on experience with LC‑MS/MS and/or GC‑MS/MS, including data processing
• Familiarity with MassLynx, MassHunter or Chromeleon (desirable)
• Confident IT skills with the ability to quickly learn bespoke software
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and implement new laboratory techniques
• A flexible, adaptable and self‑motivated approach
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills, with excellent attention to detail
• A methodical mindset with proven troubleshooting ability
• Experience working within a quality‑driven environment (e.g. UKAS, GLP or equivalent)
• A collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships

What's in it for you?

• 25 days’ holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell extra leave.
• Flexible working hours, on-site gym, restaurant, and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office, volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension, life assurance, a cycle2work scheme, 15 weeks’ fully paid maternity, adoption and shared parental leave, paternity pay of two weeks and plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle – from discounts on retail and socialising, to health & wellbeing, travel and technology
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee, at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

We’re an equal opportunity employer, which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. We’re committed to providing an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if you’d like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward, please email at and we’ll get back to you.