We are seeking an accomplished ICP-MS/OES expert to join our client as a Senior Scientist, where you will provide technical support and insight across the business. In this pivotal site-based role, you will lead the development, validation, and optimisation of ICP-MS and ICP-OES methods for a range of projects within the food and drinks testing sector.

Key responsibilities:

* Method development and optimisation: You will hold a large responsibility for developing and improving ICP-MS/OES methods across trace metal analysis.

* Instrument maintenance and troubleshooting: Acting as main point of contact, you will take the lead in any maintenance and troubleshooting required, with the aim to reduce our clients service engineering contracts.

* Training: Provide guidance and training to colleagues across the ICP department where required.

* Customer support: You will utilise your technical expertise and excellent communication skills to support customer enquiries and ensure timely project delivery.

* Leadership support: Assisting the Manager with the day-to-day running and scheduling of projects for the team.

To be considered you must have:

* A strong background working with ICP-MS/OES instrumentation

* Experience developing, optimising or validating methods

* Confidence undertaking instrument maintenance and troubleshooting

* Excellent interpersonal and team working skills

In return you will receive a highly competitive salary and benefits package, working within a friendly and welcoming team, in a picturesque location in the Cotswolds!

Due to the location of the laboratory you must have a driving licence and access to your own transport.

If this sounds like the next step up for you then apply to be considered today!

Key words: inorganic, ICP, ICP-MS, ICP-OES, laboratory, analytical, chemistry, food, drink, environmental, agrochemical, method development, ISO 17025, ISO17025, Gloucestershire, Cotswolds, Stratford Upon Avon, Midlands, South West, VRS8963AW