Senior LC-MS Analytical Chemist

Taylorollinson; Bedford; On-site; GBP 31,500 - 38,500; Full time

Job summary

Taylorollinson in Bedfordshire seeks a Senior LC-MS Analytical Chemist to join a specialist contract testing team. The role covers environmental and pesticide analysis on a permanent basis, with a competitive salary and progression opportunities.

The candidate will analyse samples, develop LC-MS/LC-MS/MS and HPLC methods, and supervise junior staff while handling multiple projects in a fast-paced lab environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or equivalent (essential).
• Experience in UKAS/ISO 17025 accredited labs (essential).
• Experience using LC-MS with method development/validation is desirable.
• Experience training staff (essential).

Responsibilities

• Analyze environmental and pesticide samples; including extractions.
• Develop and run LC-MS, LC-MS/MS and HPLC methods.
• Supervise and train junior staff.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping (stocks, reagents, solutions).
• Maintenance and troubleshooting of lab equipment.

Skills

LC-MS

HPLC

Team training

Environmental analysis

Education

Chemistry degree

Tools

LC-MS/MS

HPLC

Job description

Senior LC-MS Analytical Chemist

Location – Bedfordshire

Sector – LC-MS Contract Analytical

Salary – Depending on experience – c£35,000

Contract – Full time and permanent

Our client is a specialist contract testing company that offer laboratory analysis services to the agrochemical industry. Based in Bedford, they are seeking a hard‑working and enthusiastic Senior Analytical Chemist to join their environmental and pesticide analysis team on a full‑time and permanent basis.

The Role

• Analysing a variety of environmental and pesticide samples from clients. This will include sample extractions.
• Developing and running methods for LC-MS, quantitative tandem mass spec (LC-MS/MS) and HPLC.
• Supervising and training junior staff members.
• Working on multiple projects simultaneously, managing workload and timings as required.
• Sample preparation and general lab housekeeping including making stocks, reagents and solutions.
• Routine maintenance and troubleshooting of laboratory equipment.

Skills and Experience Needed

• A degree related to Chemistry or equivalent subject (essential – those without a degree, but with accredited chemistry laboratory experience will also be considered).
• Proven experience working in an accredited (UKAS / ISO 17025 / ISO 9001) testing laboratory (essential).
• Proven experience using LC‑MS within this setting (essential), ideally with method development and validation experience (desired).
• Prior training and supervision of staff (not official line management is fine) (essential).
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, high throughput laboratory (essential).
• Ability to work effectively in a team and individually (essential).
• Indefinite right to work in the UK, without the need for visa sponsorship now, or in the future (essential).

The Package

As an industry leader, our client is offering the chance to be part of a growing organisation on a permanent basis with a competitive salary and benefits package. They are able to offer support throughout your career and help with internal progression