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Senior ICP-MS Analyst

Location – Bedford (On-site position)
Sector – Environmental / Analytical Services
Position – Permanent, Full-time

Our client is an established analytical organisation with a state-of-the-art Bedford laboratory supporting large-scale environmental monitoring programmes and complex analytical projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst with strong ICP-MS experience to join their Inorganic Chemistry team.

The role:

* Operate and maintain ICP-MS and CV-AFS instrumentation, including routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance.

* Lead method development, validation and optimisation for environmental samples and emerging analytical requirements.

* Review and interpret complex analytical data, investigating anomalous results and non-conformances.

* Ensure analytical work is completed to the required quality, regulatory and UKAS standards.

* Manage analytical workflows and scheduling to support the timely delivery of results.

* Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to analysts and extraction chemists.

* Work with project teams and clients to develop appropriate analytical programmes.

Suitable applicants:

* The key requirement for this position is strong practical experience operating ICP-MS instrumentation within an analytical laboratory environment.

* Proven ICP-MS and CV-AFS experience, including instrument troubleshooting and maintenance.

* Experience of method development, validation and optimisation.

* Experience working within an accredited analytical laboratory and familiarity with UKAS quality systems.

* Experience with environmental samples and knowledge of environmental contaminants/regulatory testing.

* Familiarity with LIMS and analytical data review.

* Experience with Agilent instrumentation/software would be advantageous.

* BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience.

The opportunity:

This is an opportunity to take a senior, hands-on position within an established Inorganic Chemistry team, combining technical analytical work with method development, team leadership and technical mentoring.

The role offers the opportunity to develop into a senior technical or management position, with increasing responsibility for analytical programmes and client-facing projects.

Permanent, full-time position based on-site in Bedford