Job Title: Analytical Chemist - Metabolomics
Location: Bracknell, Jealott’s Hill
Industry: Global Agrochemical Company.
Salary: £17.97 per hour
The Role:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our Metabolomics Platform within Product Safety, supporting the development of active ingredients through cutting-edge research. This unique position combines hands-on data generation in a state-of-the-art laboratory with scientific administration of outsourced studies, offering collaboration across internal and external teams.
Responsibilities:
* Independently analyze biological samples by LC-MS after relevant training in core assays.
* Ensure data quality and liaise with bioinformaticians for efficient study delivery.
* Provide technical support in the lab, including reagent preparation, sample management, and accurate record-keeping.
* Coordinate outsourcing of metabolomics data generation and manage relationships with partner contract labs.
* Collate documents and maintain study management templates.
* Develop expertise in metabolomics principles to provide technical advice and quality assurance reviews.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Degree in a scientific discipline.
* Hands-on analytical chemistry experience with LC-MS.
* Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask effectively.
* Excellent attention to detail and time management.
* Collaborative team player with the ability to work independently.
* Quick learner with adaptability to new techniques.
Desirable Skills & Experience:
* Experience in scientific study management.
* Familiarity with outsourcing services through third-party organizations.
* Metabolomics experience, particularly LC-HRAM-MS (Orbitrap technology) and quality control procedures.