Senior Laboratory Technician (IRMS or ICP-MS Specialist)

Food Forensics Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in food analysis is seeking an ICP-MS Lead Technician based in Norwich. The role involves developing and optimizing laboratory methods, maintaining instruments, and ensuring quality compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree and relevant lab experience, particularly in food testing, along with skills in troubleshooting and method validation.

Qualifications

• Degree with laboratory experience, ideally in food testing.
• Knowledge of ICP-MS and IRMS maintenance.
• Experience with method validation for ISO17025.

Responsibilities

• Lead role in establishing ICP-MS lab; method development.
• Conduct routine maintenance and troubleshooting of instruments.
• Ensure sample processing aligns with SOPs and optimize lab operations.

Skills

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Technical troubleshooting

Method validation

Analytical techniques

Education

Degree in a relevant field

Job description

The Role

This exciting role will initially take a lead role in getting our new ICP-MS lab up and running, in addition to being a senior member of the team with responsibility for IRMS instruments.

Key Responsibilities

ICP-MS Lead Technician

• Method development, improvement, and optimisation including validation studies.
• Routine instrument maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Development of SOP’s and ancillary documentation.
• Internal auditing and technical method reviews.
• Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies.

Senior Laboratory Technician

• Responsibility for the SIRA instrument lab.
• Responsible for day-to-day tasks in the laboratory covering methodologies in SIRA and FTIR.Daily tasks include but not limited to sample processing / preparation, soxhlet extractions, freeze drying, weighing and microwave digestion.
• To assist in scheduling batches to optimise machine efficiency and customer requirements.
• Ensure that all samples received into the laboratory are processed in line with SOPs in a timely manner to ensure turnaround times are optimised.
• Play an important role in the smooth operation of the Laboratory in accordance with our standard operating procedures.
• You are encouraged to work collaboratively with other members of the team to ensure turnaround times are met and aid resource planning.
• To aid in the maintenance of the laboratory and equipment through scheduled maintenance and calibration tasks. Tracking consumable usage to maintain stock levels.
• Any other tasks as reasonably assigned to you (training will always be provided).

About you

• Degree and relevant experience working within a Laboratory (preferably a food testing lab)
• In depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-MS and/or IRMS
• Knowledge and exposure of method validation to meet ISO17025 requirements
• Broad knowledge of the analytical requirements for the food and beverage industry
• Proven effectiveness in managing timely and cost-effective delivery of technical services/research outputs.
• Excellent organisational and record keeping skills
• An ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• High levels of confidentiality at all times
• An ability to remain calm when dealing with multiple priorities
• Strong IT skills

Normal working days Monday to Friday (37.5 hours per week) 8am-4.30pm or 8.30am-5pm

The role is based at our lab in Norwich.