Scientist/ Senior Scientist GC-MS

Campden BRI; Chipping Campden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading analytical services company is seeking an Analytical Services Technician in Chipping Campden. This role involves managing analytical and consultancy work, maintaining instrumentation, and providing training in a collaborative environment. The successful candidate will have a degree in chemical sciences and expertise in GC-MS technologies.

Benefits

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous work save pension scheme

Culture focus on work/life balance

Subsidized onsite restaurant

Qualifications

• Proven relevant experience in analytical sciences post-graduation.
• In-depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for GC-MS & TOF-GC-MS.
• Effective delivery of technical services with proven project management.

Responsibilities

• Scoping and developing client specific analytical projects.
• Carrying out and supervising analytical work within the flavour & taint group.
• Providing internal training and external presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Degree in chemical and analytical sciences

Tools

GC-MS

TOF-GC-MS

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

Investigatory Chemistry Team

Campde BRI carry out investigatory chemistry for our clients testing food & drink. You will 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

• Carrying out and supervising all aspects of the analytical and consultancy work within the flavour & taint group
• Instrument maintenance
• Providing internal training and external presentations to Member Interest Groups (MIGs) and industry
• Internal auditing, technical method reviews and technical input to NCW’s
• Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies
  
  

Requirements

• Degree and proven relevant experience in chemical and analytical sciences post-graduation, with clear expertise in GC-MS / TOF-GC-MS
• Previous experience of flavour and taint would be beneficial
• In depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for GC-MS & TOF-GC-MS
• Able to produce detailed interpretive scientific reports / witness statements unsupervised
• Knowledge and exposure of method validation to meet ISO17025 requirements
• 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
• Skilled at training and mentoring junior staff
  
  

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
  
  

Additional Information

Please note due to our rural location and no public transport links, you must have your own transport.