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Analytical Chemist
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Twickenham
On-site
GBP 25,000 - 45,000
Full time
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Job summary
An exciting opportunity awaits at a successful drugs of abuse testing laboratory, where you can leverage your laboratory skills in a rewarding role. This position primarily involves conducting analyses using advanced LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation on biological samples, such as urine and hair. As part of a dedicated team, you will handle the entire analytical process, ensuring accuracy and reliability in results. If you have a chemistry background and a passion for forensic analysis, this role offers a pathway to advance your career in a dynamic environment. Join us to make a significant impact in the field of drug testing!
Qualifications
- Minimum 18 months laboratory experience with LC-MS & GC-MS.
- Experience analysing drugs of abuse in biological samples is desirable.
Responsibilities
- Conduct screening for drugs of abuse in biological samples.
- Prepare samples and analyze using LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation.
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Rewarding opportunity to join a successful Drugs of Abuse testing laboratory!
Primarily lab-based you will undertake a range of projects, screening for drugs of abuse in biological samples using both LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation. You will be responsible for the entire analytical process, from the preparation of biological samples such as urine and hair, to analysis using LC-MS and GC-MS instrumentation. You will also have the opportunity to troubleshoot instrumentation and methods as required.
The Successful Candidate Must Have
- Chemistry or Scientific related degree
- At least 18 months laboratory experience with a strong background in both LC-MS & GC-MS analyses
- Experience analysing drugs of abuse within biological samples is desirable (ideally urine or hair).
- Experience troubleshooting and maintaining instrumentation (Experience with TraceFinder software would be highly advantageous)
Due to the nature of the work undertaken, you must have lived in the UK for the last five years to pass mandatory security clearance screening.
This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst with LC-MS/GC-MS experience to make the transition into Forensics, or to take the next step in their career. If this sounds like the role for you then apply today!
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