Senior Scientist - Innovation

Lgc-8; Fordham; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services in Fordham, UK, is seeking a Senior Scientist to join the Innovation team. You will develop and validate LC-MS-based analytical methods, design extraction workflows, and deliver high-quality data to support business initiatives.

The role requires strong LC-MS expertise, problem-solving abilities, and the ability to communicate complex findings. You will contribute to exciting, cross-functional projects in a world-class testing laboratory.

Qualifications

• Degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific field.
• Experience working in a busy analytical laboratory, ideally commercial.
• Strong practical experience with LC-MS instrumentation including development, optimisation, and validation.
• Experience developing extraction methods and sample preparation workflows.
• Knowledge of chromatography techniques and analytical method validation principles.
• Able to interpret complex analytical data and communicate findings clearly.
• Excellent written communication and ability to produce technical reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate LC-MS-based analytical methods.
• Design and develop extraction approaches and sample preparation workflows.
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimise LC-MS instrumentation to generate high-quality data.
• Analyse and interpret complex data, identify trends, and support decision-making.
• Produce technical reports, validation summaries, and project updates.
• Present scientific findings to internal teams and external customers.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and ensure ISO 17025 compliance.

Skills

LC-MS instrumentation

Method development

Data analysis

Experiment design

Scientific reporting

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Chemistry

Tools

GC-MS/MS

HRAM

Job description

• Department: Scientific / Technical Science

Company Description

LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises in banned substance and anti-doping testing. We operate in 3 key categories: Animal sports medication and doping control, Human drug testing, and Supplement testing and product certification.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Scientist to join our Innovation team in Fordham, where you will develop new methods, address complex scientific challenges, and deliver innovative solutions throughout the business. You will focus on developing and validating analytical methods using LC-MS technologies, so experience in this area is required.

If you are a scientist who enjoys problem-solving and working on new initiatives, this could be the ideal role for you.

Key responsibilities

• Develop, optimise, and validate analytical methods, with a focus on LC-MS-based workflows
• Design and develop extraction approaches, including sample preparation techniques to achieve results
• Configure, operate, troubleshoot, and optimise LC-MS instrumentation to generate high-quality analytical data
• Analyse and interpret complex scientific data, using your expertise to identify trends, resolve issues, and support decision-making
• Support innovation projects across the business, working closely with teams to develop and improve analytical capabilities
• Balance your workload effectively, prioritising different projects and delivering high-quality outputs within agreed timelines
• Produce clear scientific documentation, including technical reports, validation summaries, and project updates
• Present scientific findings and project outcomes confidently to internal teams and external customers
• Support customer discussions by providing scientific insight, explaining analytical approaches, and contributing to technical solutions
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, helping enhance laboratory processes, methods, and ways of working
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all work is completed in line with ISO 17025 requirements and quality standards

About you

You are an experienced analytical scientist with a strong background in commercial laboratory environments and a passion for developing innovative scientific solutions.

Qualifications

• A degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific field
• Experience working in a busy analytical laboratory environment, ideally within a commercial testing or contract laboratory setting
• Strong practical experience with LC-MS instrumentation, including method development, optimisation, troubleshooting, and validation is crucial
• Experience developing extraction methods and sample preparation workflows
• Knowledge of chromatography techniques and analytical method validation principles
• Able to interpret complex analytical data and communicate scientific findings clearly
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a busy environment
• Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and scientific documentation
• Confidence presenting scientific information to a range of audiences, both internally and externally
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team while independently managing your own workload
• Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation standards and quality systems
• Experience with GC-MS/MS, high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) analysis, or anti-doping/supplement testing would be advantageous but is not essential.

Additional Information

You will be joining a specialist scientific team where your expertise will directly contribute to the development of new analytical capabilities and solutions that support our customers and the wider business.

Our Values

• Passion
• Integrity
• Brilliance
• Respect

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

For more information about us, please visit our website: www.lgcassure.com

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