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Chipping Campden

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GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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An established industry player is seeking an ICP Scientist to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will leverage your expertise in analytical chemistry to develop and optimize methods for metals and sodium testing. Your responsibilities will include maintaining instrumentation, scoping analytical projects, and ensuring compliance with ISO 17025 standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the food and beverage industry while enjoying a culture that emphasizes work-life balance and professional growth. If you're passionate about driving efficiency and delivering high-quality technical services, this role is perfect for you.

Employee discounts and rewards

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Buy and sell holiday scheme

Generous pension scheme

Work/life balance focus

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Free EV chargers

Degree and 5+ years of experience in chemical and analytical sciences.
In-depth knowledge of ICP-OES & ICP-MS maintenance and troubleshooting.

Developing client-specific analytical projects and improving methods.
Maintaining analytical instrumentation and providing internal training.

Analytical Chemistry

Method Development

Instrument Maintenance

Communication Skills

ISO 17025 Standards

Food Science Knowledge

Degree in Chemical or Analytical Sciences

ICP-OES

ICP-MS

Job Description

ICP Scientist

Campden BRI perform high volume commercial analytical chemistry testing for food and drink, including: nutritional and health, microscopy, biochemistry, allergens, chromatography, packaging, cereals and ingredients, and wines and spirits.

Our ICP Team provide key technical support and insight to our customers performing metals and Sodium testing using ICP-OES & ICP-MS.

You will be:

Scoping and developing client specific analytical projects
Method development and improvement of existing methods
Maintenance of analytical instrumentation
Technical requirements scoping for capital expenditure
Technical training of employees and clients
Client liaison for technical enquiries
Commercial awareness in timely service/project delivery
Driving operational efficiency and safe working compliance with business systems

Position

Method development, improvement, and optimisation including literature review and validation studies.
Instrument maintenance.
Development of SOP’s and ancillary documentation.
Providing internal training.
Internal auditing, technical method reviews and technical input to NCW’s.
Reviewing emerging industry issues and technologies.

Your experience:

Degree and minimum of 5 years (or equivalent) relevant experience in chemical and analytical sciences post-graduation
In depth knowledge on maintenance and troubleshooting for ICP-OES & ICP-MS
Knowledge and exposure of method validation to meet ISO17025 requirements
Strong knowledge of food science and technology; preferable with food industry experience
Broad knowledge of the analytical requirements for the food and beverage industry, to include organic and inorganic analysis of contaminants, nutrients, functional components and allergens.
Proven effectiveness in managing timely and cost-effective delivery of technical services/research outputs.
Experienced in the requirements of ISO 17025 standards.
Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written, upwards, downwards, and outwards

Benefits

Reward platform with employee discounts and rewards
25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
Buy and sell holiday scheme
A generous work save pension scheme, with employee contributions matched by the company up to 10%
Culture focus on work/life balance
Subsidised onsite restaurant
Working hours 8.45am-5.15 pm Monday-Thursday and Fridays 8.45am-4.30pm
Free fast charging EV chargers

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