Toxicology Technical Specialist

CK Group- Science, Clinical and Technical; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A forensic testing organization is seeking a Toxicology Technical Specialist in Warrington. This full-time role involves maintaining laboratory equipment, troubleshooting instrumentation, and ensuring compliance with good laboratory practices. Candidates should have a strong understanding of drug extraction techniques and chromatographic methods. The position requires UK residency for the past 5 years and offers a permanent contract with daytime hours, 5 days a week onsite.

Qualifications

• Good understanding of drug extraction techniques, notably LLE and SPE.
• A thorough comprehension of chromatographic techniques like HS-GC-FID and LC-MS/MS.
• Experience in troubleshooting LC-MS/MS instrumentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring equipment is maintained and monitored according to SOPs.
• Calibrating equipment and ensuring records are up to date.
• Interpreting data and preparing results for reports.
• Assisting in the operational workflow of the laboratory.
• Handling and recording drug reference standards appropriately.
• Delivering training to junior analytical team members.

Skills

Drug extraction techniques

Chromatographic techniques

Troubleshooting LC-MS/MS

Good laboratory practice

Problem-solving

Familiarity with laboratory equipment

Tools

AB Sciex

Thermo

Waters equipment

Job description

CK Group are recruiting for a Toxicology Technical Specialist to join a forensic testing organisation based in Warrington on a permanent basis. This role is Monday to Friday daytime hours, 5 days a week onsite.

In this role, you will provide expertise, technical and practical support to the toxicology analytical team to facilitate the smooth running of the toxicology laboratory, including instrumentation maintenance and troubleshooting, validation work and the implementation of new methods.

Your main duties will be:

• Ensuring equipment is maintained to specific schedules and monitoring the functioning of the equipment according to SOPs, recognising any problems and taking prompt remedial action to minimise equipment downtime.
• Calibrating equipment and instrumentation according to SOPs and ensuring up to date records are maintained.
• Interpreting the data and preparing results to contribute to reports.
• Assisting the toxicology laboratory operational workflow.
• Appropriate handling and recording of the drug reference standards in compliance with the laboratory's Home Office controlled drug licence.
• Delivering training to junior analytical team members when required.

Your background

The ideal candidate for this role will have an:

• Good understanding of drug extraction techniques, notably LLE and SPE.
• A thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques (such as HS‑GC‑FID and LC‑MS/MS).
• Troubleshooting LC‑MS/MS instrumentation, both hardware and software.
• A good understanding of good laboratory practice including ISO17025 and anti‑contamination protocols is essential.
• Technically minded and the ability to problem‑solve effectively.
• Familiarity with AB Sciex, Thermo and/or Waters equipment.

Apply

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK and have been UK residents for the last 5 years.