Technical Specialist Organic Chemistry

Job Location	Beeston, Leeds
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Temporary, full-time

Job Description

Technical Specialist - Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time of FlightFull-time, 1 year fixed term.Location: LeedsSalary: CompetitiveJob description An exciting opportunity has arisen to support the development of Organic Chemistry in our client’s lab, through a project using Liquid Chromatography Quadrupole Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry methodology (LCQTOF).The responsibilities of the laboratory Technical Specialist are multi-faceted; working with customers to identify, develop and evolve methodology, to support and direct the development of staff to deliver both results and productivity and to promote the work of the Monitoring Laboratories to a wider audience.This specific role is to work alongside the existing Organic Chemistry team and has been funded to deliver a new non target screening methodology for the analysis of organic environmental pollutants by LCQTOF. The work will involve the set up and configuration of a newly purchased instrument, extraction of a range of biota and other sample materials, with target and non-target analysis. You will use a range of database such as the Norman Digital Sample Freezing Platform, to produce reports on the presence of pollutants and by working with end users of the data, you will form part of our client’s Priority Early Warning System.Experience/skills required Educated to degree level or equivalent, you will be able to demonstrate significant experience of developing LCQTOF methodology combined with experience in the preparation and challenges of complex matrices and will ideally have worked at a senior scientific level within a laboratory or academic institution.Excellent knowledge of laboratory quality systems and results delivery to an exceptional standard, you will able to demonstrate the proven ability to apply your knowledge and experience to deliver new technological and report writing.Critical to the role will be your ability to achieve results using LCQTOF through the decisions you make, solving problems and the development of people. At the forefront of developing this nationally critical service, you’ll work closely with the laboratory managers and customers where you will collaborate and coordinate with a team of scientists to integrate this new method and maintain and develop appropriate specialised knowledge.*Successful candidate must complete a DBS check and be eligible to work in the UK* Required skills

Mass Spectrometry

LCQTOF

Keyskills :
Mass Spectrometry LCQTOF

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