Senior LC-MS/MS Method Development Scientist

LGC; Fordham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC Assure Sports & Specialised Analytical Services in Fordham is seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Scientist to join the Innovation team. You will develop and validate LC-MS methods and lead cutting-edge detection capabilities for anti-doping and specialist testing programmes.

Using Orbitrap HRAM and GC-MS/MS, you will collaborate with colleagues to advance analytical solutions, transfer methods to routine operations, and deliver high-quality scientific outcomes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline.
• Significant experience working within an analytical laboratory environment.
• Strong experience with LC-MS instrumentation, method development, troubleshooting and validation.
• Experience developing analytical methods and sample preparation workflows.
• Understanding of chromatography and method validation principles.
• Ability to interpret complex data and communicate findings effectively.
• Strong written communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate novel analytical methods using LC-MS technologies.
• Design and improve extraction techniques, sample preparation approaches, and analytical workflows.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimise LC-MS instrumentation to generate high-quality analytical data.
• Analyse and interpret complex datasets to identify trends and support scientific decisions.
• Lead and contribute to innovation projects developing new detection capabilities.
• Collaborate with scientific and operational teams to implement new analytical solutions.
• Support transfer of new methods and technologies into routine laboratory operations.
• Manage multiple projects with quality, accuracy and timely delivery.
• Produce scientific documentation including validation reports and technical summaries.
• Present findings to internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Support continuous improvement across lab operations and processes.
• Ensure all work aligns with ISO 17025 and quality standards.

Skills

LC-MS

Method development

Validation

Data interpretation

Project management

Scientific reporting

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Chemistry

Tools

Orbitrap HRAM

GC-MS/MS

LC-MS instrumentation

Job description

LGC Assure Sports & Specialised Analytical Services in Fordham is seeking an experienced Senior Analytical Scientist to join the Innovation team. You will develop and validate LC-MS methods and lead cutting-edge detection capabilities for anti-doping and specialist testing programmes.

Using Orbitrap HRAM and GC-MS/MS, you will collaborate with colleagues to advance analytical solutions, transfer methods to routine operations, and deliver high-quality scientific outcomes.