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Analytical Chemist

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert / Leadership (9+ years)
  • London

Requirements

  • 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.

Responsibilities

  • - 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.

FAQs

What qualifications are required for the Analytical Chemist position?

Candidates must have a Chemistry or a scientific-related degree and at least 18 months of laboratory experience.

What instrumentation experience is necessary for this role?

A strong background in both LC-MS and GC-MS analyses is required, along with experience troubleshooting and maintaining this instrumentation.

Is experience with drugs of abuse analysis necessary?

Yes, experience analyzing drugs of abuse within biological samples, ideally urine or hair, is desirable.

Is knowledge of specific software important for this position?

Yes, experience with TraceFinder software would be highly advantageous for this role.

Is there a residency requirement for applicants?

Yes, due to the nature of the work, applicants must have lived in the UK for the last five years to pass mandatory security clearance screening.

What type of projects will the Analytical Chemist be working on?

The successful candidate will be involved in screening for drugs of abuse in biological samples through various analytical processes.

Is this position suitable for someone looking to transition into forensics?

Yes, this is an exciting opportunity for an experienced analyst with LC-MS/GC-MS experience to transition into forensics.

Where is the job located?

The position is located in Twickenham, South West London, within close proximity to Heathrow, Slough, Feltham, and Hounslow.

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VRS specialise in Analytical Chemistry, Life Sciences and Engineering technical recruitment – Permanent & Contract roles

Human Resources
Industry
11-50
Employees
2001
Founded Year

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