Senior ICP-MS Analyst

taylorollinson Ltd; Bedford; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Taylorollinson Ltd is seeking a Senior ICP-MS Analyst for a permanent, on-site role in Bedford. The successful candidate will operate ICP-MS and CV-AFS systems, lead method development and ensure data quality in line with UKAS standards.

You will mentor analysts and collaborate with project teams to deliver rigorous environmental analyses. Ideal candidates have strong practical ICP-MS experience, expertise in method development, and a background in accredited laboratories.

Qualifications

• Strong practical experience operating ICP-MS in an analytical lab.
• Experience with CV-AFS instrumentation and maintenance.
• Method development, validation and optimisation experience.
• Experience in accredited labs and familiarity with UKAS quality systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain ICP-MS and CV-AFS instrumentation including troubleshooting and preventive maintenance.
• Lead method development, validation and optimisation for environmental samples.
• Review and interpret complex data, investigate anomalies and non-conformances.

Skills

ICP-MS operation

CV-AFS experience

method development

validation

UKAS quality systems

LIMS familiarity

Agilent instrumentation

Education

BSc in Chemistry or related discipline

Tools

Agilent instrumentation/software

Job description

Senior ICP-MS Analyst

Location - Bedford (On-site position)

Sector - Environmental / Analytical Services

Position - Permanent, Full-time

Our client is an established analytical organisation with a state-of-the-art Bedford laboratory supporting large-scale environmental monitoring programmes and complex analytical projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst with strong ICP-MS experience to join their Inorganic Chemistry team.

The role

• Operate and maintain ICP-MS and CV-AFS instrumentation, including routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.
• Lead method development, validation and optimisation for environmental samples and emerging analytical requirements.
• Review and interpret complex analytical data, investigating anomalous results and non-conformances.
• Ensure analytical work is completed to the required quality, regulatory and UKAS standards.
• Manage analytical workflows and scheduling to support the timely delivery of results.
• Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to analysts and extraction chemists.
• Work with project teams and clients to develop appropriate analytical programmes.

Suitable applicants

• The key requirement for this position is strong practical experience operating ICP-MS instrumentation within an analytical laboratory environment.
• Proven ICP-MS and CV-AFS experience, including instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.
• Experience of method development, validation and optimisation.
• Experience working within an accredited analytical laboratory and familiarity with UKAS quality systems.
• Experience with environmental samples and knowledge of environmental contaminants/regulatory testing.
• Familiarity with LIMS and analytical data review.
• Experience with Agilent instrumentation/software would be advantageous.
• BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.

The opportunity

This is an opportunity to take a senior, hands-on position within an established Inorganic Chemistry team, combining technical analytical work with method development, team leadership and technical mentoring. The role offers the opportunity to develop into a senior technical or management position, with increasing responsibility for analytical programmes and client-facing projects.

Permanent, full-time position based on-site in Bedford