Senior ICP-MS Analyst in Bedford, Bedfordshire

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.