Senior Analytical Chemist

Company Description

ABOUT LGC NATIONAL LABORATORIES:

LGC's National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia. We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team, and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the 'Government Chemist'.

As home to many world-leading scientists, LGC's National Laboratories provide a wide range of expert analytical science services and subject matter expertise to a broad spectrum of customers, stakeholders, and global forums. In addition, we undertake contract research and development projects for a range of customers in both the public and private sectors. Our work addresses fundamental and emerging measurement challenges, helping to foster innovation and promoting productivity and economic growth.

The Office of The Government Chemist specifically resolves technical disputes between businesses and enforcement authorities mainly in the food and feed sector, provides expert advice for the development of legislation, standards and policy, and conducts measurement research to ensure evidence-based deployment across government, industry, academia and other organisations.

In regards to the location of the role, you will initially be based at the Teddington site. However, the Company is planning to permanently relocate its National Laboratories, Teddington operations to The Priestley Centre, Surrey Research Park, Guildford around Spring 2025. Therefore, please consider this when applying for this role.

Job Description

We're looking for a Senior Analytical Chemist to join our team!

The role is to support undertaking of chemical testing studies and method development and validation within the Office of The Government Chemist. The individual will support the Team Leader to maintain the standards encouraged from the Government Chemist function, through participation in proficiency testing schemes, continuous improvement projects and an understanding of customer requirements.

The successful candidate will be a well-organised, self-motivated worker with a high degree of tenacity for solving technical problems and carry out basic instrumental trouble shooting. You'll be a consummate professional, positive role model, good communicator, a mentor and a prospective leader, good attention to detail and keep meticulous records of analytical work. You should have the ability to question and improve upon current processes within the laboratory.

Responsibilities

1. Ensure delivery of contracted work to the required quality and customer expectation.
2. Act as a point of reference for advice training and mentorship to Analytical Chemists.
3. Undertake laboratory analysis of samples to support all work streams.
4. Lead projects to develop and implement methods and equipment.
5. Ensure accurate record keeping and report writing.
6. Liaise with the customer to update on progress, plan work and provide advice and mentorship as the need arises.
7. Provide representation at customer meetings.
8. Contribute towards the maintenance and development of quality systems.
9. Work on projects within the broader team and put forward ideas to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, improve quality of laboratory operations, collaborating with departments.

Qualifications

1. A Chemistry degree or equivalent experience, coupled with experience in HPLC. Other techniques such as GC, ICP, hyphenated techniques, UV spectrometry, and titration, are desirable.
2. Practical experience in working within an ISO/IEC 17025 laboratory environment is important.
3. Have experience reviewing data and recommend a suitable course of action where results do not meet required specifications (including quality control).
4. Prior experience of staff supervision is required.

We will be reviewing applications early January 2025.

Additional Information

ABOUT LGC:

LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers' products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.

OUR VALUES

1. PASSION
2. CURIOSITY
3. INTEGRITY
4. BRILLIANCE
5. RESPECT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief. Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

For more information about LGC, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com

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