Company Description

LGC ASSURE Sports & Specialised Analytical Services is an internationally recognised world-class testing laboratory that specialises in banned substance and anti-doping testing. We operate in 3 key categories: Animal sports medication and doping control, Human drug testing, and Supplement testing and product certification.

We have an exciting opportunity for a highly motivated, proactive Scientist to join our Animal Sports team!

Job Description

As part of our team, you will provide a quality analytical chemistry service to customers such as the British Horseracing Authority, Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board, International Federation for Equestrian Sports, and Greyhound Board of Great Britain. This includes planning and conducting work (sample extraction and detection) in accordance with the requirements of ISO17025, performing maintenance on scientific equipment (including mass spectrometers), and interpretation of analytical data and presentation of results and conclusions. You will be adaptable and perform additional analyses and investigations.

We're looking for a teammate to work flexibly and with initiative to bring forward new insights! A confident presenter, with the ability to discuss and answer queries with a range of partners and strong interpersonal skills. A hardworking individual with a positive demeanour, with efficient time management, ensuring objectives and tasks are completed on time and to an outstanding standard, and someone who is operationally aware and able to build improvements in output and efficiency.

Does this sound like you?

Qualifications

• Educated to degree level in a biological or chemical science (graduates are welcome to apply!)
• Knowledge and some experience of mass spectrometry, particularly GC-MS and LC-MS.
• Excellent laboratory skills.
• Scientific knowledge with some experience of chromatography and related techniques.

This role is on-site in Fordham, Cambridgeshire, UK.

Additional Information

Our Values:

1. Passion
2. Curiosity
3. Integrity
4. Brilliance
5. Respect

We deliver world-class solutions and foster an inclusive and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive and achieve their full potential!

Equal opportunities

We are committed to ensuring that every job applicant and employee is valued for their individual talents. We strictly prohibit discrimination on the basis of age, disability, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or parental status, religion, or belief. We proudly support an inclusive work environment where everyone can compete and succeed based on their merits.

For more information about us, please visit our website www.lgcgroup.com/sass