Senior Scientist Analytical Chemistry Method Development

Join us as a Senior Scientist (Method Development) and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a Senior Scientist youll lead method development and validation projects that protect consumers and ensure the authenticity of food. This is your opportunity to work at the forefront of analytical science and influence industry standards.

What youll be doing:

• Lead the review development and validation of analytical methods for foodstuffs food contact materials (FCMs) and related matrices using advanced techniques (GC HPLC MS FTIR).
• Manage bespoke testing and R&D projects to ISO17025 standards delivering results on time and to the highest quality.
• Drive innovation by identifying new research areas and preparing high-quality proposals for funding.
• Represent Fera at conferences and in publications showcasing cutting-edge science.
• Collaborate with business development teams to transform research into commercial solutions.

What were looking for:

• MSc (or higher) in Chemistry or related field or significant equivalentexperience
• Hands-on experience with analytical techniques (GC HPLC MS FTIR) and wet chemistry sample prep.
• Proven track record in method development optimisation and validation (including SOP preparation).
• Strong project management and proposal writing skills.
• Knowledge of food safety quality and authenticityregulations (desirable).
• Self-motivated collaborative and able to manage multiple projects effectively.

Whats in it for you

• Salary between30000 -40000 dependent on experience
• 25days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy extra leave.
• Flexible working hours on-site gym restaurant and free parking
• The opportunity to take a paid day out of the office volunteering for our charity partners or a cause of your choice
• Company matched pension life assurance a cycle2work scheme 15 weeks fully paid maternity adoption and shared parental leave paternity pay of two weeksand plenty more.
• Voluntary benefits designed to suit your lifestyle from discounts on retail and socialising to health & wellbeing travel and technology
• Access to our Employee Network Groups which represent every strand of diversity and allow colleagues to connect and learn from each other on an open inclusive platform
• Fera operates a LTIP ( Long Term Incentive Plan) under which all employees are awarded points towards shares in the Employee Benefits Trust on an annual basis. The Employee Benefits Trust holds shares on behalf of our employee at the point of an equity event the shares will realise a cash value.

What we hope youll do next:

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At Fera were making the world a better healthier and safer place. Were a joint venture partnership between Bridgepoint and Defra and were working proactively to protect the world we live in and the food we eat. Our teams are investigating plant and bee health crop protection and sustainable agriculture. Join us and discover better as you deliver world-class science for the future.