Senior Scientist - Innovation
On-siteFordham, England, United Kingdom
Fordham, England, United KingdomOn-siteFull TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Full TimeSenior LevelDoctorate Or Professional DegreeLarge
Job Summary
Develop, optimise, and validate analytical methods using LC-MS-based workflows, including designing extraction approaches and configuring instrumentation to generate high-quality data. Analyse complex scientific data to identify trends and support decision-making while producing technical reports and project updates. Present findings to internal teams and external customers, contributing to innovation projects and continuous improvement initiatives across the business. Balance workload effectively to deliver outputs within agreed timelines in line with ISO 17025 requirements.
Required Qualifications
- A degree in Chemistry or a relevant scientific field
- Experience working in a busy analytical laboratory environment, ideally within a commercial testing or contract laboratory setting
- Strong practical experience with LC-MS instrumentation, including method development, optimisation, troubleshooting, and validation
- Experience developing extraction methods and sample preparation workflows
- Knowledge of chromatography techniques and analytical method validation principles
- Able to interpret complex analytical data and communicate scientific findings clearly
- Strong organisational skills, with the ability to handle multiple priorities and deliver to deadlines in a busy environment
- Excellent written communication skills, with experience producing technical reports and scientific documentation
- Confidence presenting scientific information to a range of audiences, both internally and externally
- A collaborative approach, with the ability to work effectively as part of a team while independently managing your own workload
- Knowledge of ISO 17025 accreditation standards and quality systems
Desired Qualifications
- Experience with GC-MS/MS, high-resolution accurate mass (HRAM) analysis, or anti-doping/supplement testing
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