Scientist GCLCMS

Join us as Scientist and make an invaluable contribution to our Food Safety & Biosecurity!

As a scientist youll carry out the analysis of residues and chemical contaminants in foodstuffs packaging material and environmental matrices by using LCMS/MS and GCMS/MS contribute to method development and support the ongoing performance and reliability of our analytical instrumentation. Youll also have opportunities to share your knowledge through training and collaboration across teams.

What youll be doing:

• Analyse samples using established methods and novel techniques.
• Report data to internal teams for timely delivery of external deadlines to accreditation standards.
• Contribute to the development of new LC-MS methods.
• Contribute to instrument maintenance and repair training others as required.
• Be aware of and follow the appropriate quality assurance and safety procedures.
• Write and work from Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to defined quality standards.
• Deliver training to internal staff and external delegates

What were looking for:

• Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of mass spectrometry
• Hands-on experience with LCMS/MS and/or GCMS/MS including data processing
• Familiarity with MassLynx MassHunter or Chromeleon (desirable)
• Confident IT skills with the ability to quickly learn bespoke software
• Willingness and aptitude to learn and implement new laboratory techniques
• A flexible adaptable and selfmotivated approach
• Strong organisational and timemanagement skills with excellent attention to detail
• A methodical mindset with proven troubleshooting ability
• Experience working within a qualitydriven environment (e.g. UKAS GLP or equivalent)
• A collaborative team player who builds effective working relationships

Whats in it for you

• 25 days holiday (rising to 29) with the opportunity to buy & sell 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
• 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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Were an equal opportunity employer which means we recruit and develop people based on their merit and passion. Were committed to providing an inclusive barrier-free recruitment process and working environment for everyone. If you need the job description or application form in an alternative format or if youd like to discuss other changes or support you might need going forward please email at and well get back to you.

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.