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Analytical Chemist

LGC
Cambridgeshire
3 weeks ago
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Company Description

LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Servicesis 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

Do you seek to make an impact in the world of analytical chemistry? We have an opportunity for anAnalytical Chemistto join our dynamicSupplements and Feeds team. Based inFordham, Cambridgeshire, you will engage in innovative analysis on a diverse range of product matrices. You will play a pivotal role in testing products for substances prohibited in sport and verifying key nutritional parameters such as protein content. Our testing and "Informed" certification programmes support elite athletes, manufacturers, and general consumers, ensuring outstanding standards of quality and safety.

Tasks include:

Performing extraction techniques – Solid phase extraction, liquid/liquid and automated liquid handling. Using high-spec analytical instrumentation for chromatography and mass spectrometry – GC-MS/MS, LC-MS/MS and HRAM. Performing instrumental analysis to verify protein content. Data analysis and review using TraceFinder and Masshunter applications. Strictly adhering to protocols within an ISO17025 accredited laboratory.

Qualifications

Minimum of BSc in Chemistry (or equivalent experience) – graduates are welcome to apply. Proven experience with LC-MS and GC-MS techniques. Experience with high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) is desirable. Familiarity with ISO 17025/GLP standards is desirable. Experience of working in a food testing or analytical laboratory would be advantageous.

Additional Information

Our Values:

Passion:Pride in our achievements engenders passion for our work and it translates into our ambition to make the world a safer place.Curiosity:We constantly look forward to what's next: our curiosity for today's discoveries makes tomorrow's innovations possible.Integrity:A commitment to high ethical standards has been at the heart of LGC since we started testing the integrity of products in 1842.Brilliance:We strive to be the very best in everything we say and do. We exceed customers' expectations through innovation and pioneering science.Respect:We respect gender, age, nationality, religion and individuality – our diversity is our strength.

We deliver world-class solutions and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and achieve their full potential!

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

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