Senior Analytical Technician — HPLC/LC-MS Specialist

PE Global International; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading. This is an initial 12 months contract position and the pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE.

The role will perform routine analyses, schedule and report results, and operate lab equipment. It involves HPLC and IC techniques, with potential training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry.

Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific subject.
• Some experience working in an analytical lab environment.
• Hands-on lab work experience; ideally IC and/or HPLC.
• Experience working to stringent Quality Control systems.
• Meticulous attention to detail and ability to follow written instructions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Well organized and capable of multi-tasking across activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide high quality customer service by ensuring effective organisation of workload and timely, accurate results.
• Perform a range of routine analytical work.
• Follow validation protocols for analytical activities.
• Operate basic lab equipment as directed.
• Be proficient with LIMS, ELN, QPulse and software packages (OpenLab, Chromeleon, Chemstation, MassHunter, MassLynx).
• Provide training in routine activities and methods.
• Perform lab administration and housekeeping duties as directed.
• Cross-train and work in different laboratories as required.
• Work as part of an efficient analytical team.
• Assist in preparation of client quotes.

Skills

HPLC

IC

Analytical teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Degree in a scientific subject

Tools

LIMS

ELN

QPulse

OpenLab

Chromeleon

Chemstation

MassHunter

MassLynx

Job description

PE Global is currently recruiting for a Senior Technician - Analytical Science for a leading multi-national FMCG client based in Reading. This is an initial 12 months contract position and the pay rate is £17.09 per hour PAYE.

The role will perform routine analyses, schedule and report results, and operate lab equipment. It involves HPLC and IC techniques, with potential training in GC, GC-MS, GC-FID, LC-MS and Wet Chemistry.