Researcher - Analytical Chemist
Researcher - Analytical Chemist
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Job Purpose
The Purity & Calibration Team develops reference methodology and delivers high accuracy calibration and measurement services in support of LGCs role as a National Measurement Laboratory (NML) and the UKs designated institute for chemical and bioanalytical measurements. In addition the team undertakes contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Purity & Calibration Team as a Researcher. The main function of the role will be to lead develop and support approaches to deliver measurements for the quantification and characterisation of small organic molecules in support of the UKs industrial and societal needs. This includes characterisation of the NML reference materials purity assignment of organic compounds in simple to complex matrices and structural confirmation and characterisation of organic compounds in pharmaceutical forensics and consumer products. The Purity & Calibration Team is equipped with NMR spectrometers (highfield and benchtop) HPLCDAD GCFID Karl Fischer TGAMS and DSC instrumentation to cover a wide range of separation techniques and thermal analysis to deliver stateoftheart analytical methodology capability.
This is an excellent opportunity for an enthusiastic scientist with experience in analytical chemistry and characterisation of organic compounds. The role requires an individual who will contribute to the successful delivery of research projects support shortterm commercial services and assist with the maintenance of ISO 17025 calibration facilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide technical leadership and mentoring.
- Lead on development planning and of experimental work on multiple projects.
- Familiarity and application of orthogonal analytical methods: NMR HPLC/UPLCUV GCFID Karl Fischer DSC and TGA analysis for purity determination of organic compounds.
- Work closely with customers (internal and external) to understand and fulfil their analytical requirements with the appropriate level of quality and timeliness.
- Maintain records in accordance with ISO 17025 principles and company quality procedures. Assist in the maintenance performance and renewal of laboratory instruments and of the ISO 17025 calibration facilities to deliver high accuracy measurement services.
- Contribute scientifically to the preparation of research tenders.
- Provide presentations training and advice to others to share learnings and promote increased scientific and strategic understanding around NMR methods.
Qualifications :
Knowledge Experience and Technical Skills
Ideally the successful candidate will have a PhD degree and/or relevant industrial experience in one of the disciplines: Analytical Chemistry Pharmaceutical Sciences Forensic Science or NMR spectroscopy. Training as appropriate will be provided on instrumentation for this role.
The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Enthusiastic and innovative scientist with a strong desire to develop their own technical skill set and support the development and delivery of the teams research portfolio.
- Experience in operation and maintenance of a variety of analytical techniques NMR HPLC/UPLCUV GCFID Karl Fischer DSC and TGAMS.
- Understanding of the fundamentals of organic chemistry and compound characterisation.
- A rational approach to problem solving with strong attention to detail and ability to accurately record observations data and conclusions during experimental investigations.
- Is a positive advocate for new technology and process improvements.
- Promotes achievements with reports presentations and scientific publications.
- Proficient communicator who can engage effectively with stakeholders.
The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGCs values:
Passion Curiosity Integrity Brilliance Respect
Additional Information :
Our Benefits
25 days annual leave generous pension plan season ticket loans buy/sell holiday scheme life assurance retail discounts and more.
Remote Work :
No
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Full-time
