Student Placement Analytical ChemistryAnti-Doping Testing

This placement is within the Human Drug Testing Team which forms part of LGCs Sport and Specialised Analytical Services (SSAS) department located in Fordham. Primary activities include the analysis of drugs of abuse from a wide range of matrices including blood hair fingerprints and urine.  Human Drug Testing is a rapidly growing area of science for LGC.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain industry experience and work alongside our industry leading scientists in our ISO accredited laboratories.  You will gain a wide range of practical laboratory skills which are supported by our in-house training.

Key Responsibilities:

• You will be working to ISO 17025 quality systems and working alongside our experienced scientists you will be involved in routine sample analysis and method development.
• You will be using a variety of sample preparation and detection techniques including SPE LLE GCMS/MS and LC-MS/MS (including High Resolution Accurate Mass technology) to detect and identify a wide range of prohibited substances. 
• In addition to routine screening services there may also be opportunities to be involved in project work.

Qualifications :

What we need from you: 

• Studying towards a Degree in Chemistry Analytical Chemistry or related subject
• Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
• Team player able to work flexibly with initiative 

We offer a flexible approach to work in a friendly and informal environment. 

Additional Information :

Our Values:

At LGC we live by our core values which guide our actions and decisions every day:

• PASSION
• CURIOSITY
• INTEGRITY
• BRILLIANCE
• RESPECT

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We 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.

Join us in our mission to deliver world-class health care solutions and be part of a team that values your contributions and supports your growth.

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Employment Type :

Full-time