About This Role
This Analytical Scientist role focuses on Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) service delivery within the Chemistry & Chromatography team. It involves developing innovative analytical solutions for a diverse client base across various industry sectors, taking ownership of investigations from concept to reporting.
Responsibilities
- Lead delivery of GC-MS analytical services for Intertek Wilton
- Develop, validate and document new analytical methodologies
- Conduct non-routine investigations and provide solutions to complex customer challenges
- Perform experimental work and interpret analytical data
- Prepare accurate technical reports and customer deliverables
- Work directly with clients to understand requirements and develop testing strategies
- Support business growth through development of GC-MS service offerings
- Collaborate with project managers and technical teams on analytical programmes
- Train and mentor junior laboratory staff where required
- Maintain compliance with quality, safety and regulatory requirements
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the laboratory
Requirements
- Degree in Chemistry or a related scientific discipline
- Substantial industry experience in a GC-MS focused laboratory environment
- Strong theoretical and practical knowledge of GC-MS techniques
- Proven experience developing and validating analytical methods
- Experience conducting complex non-routine analytical investigations
- Excellent analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills
- Strong organisational and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Customer-facing experience and commercial awareness
- Experience working within quality-controlled laboratory environments
- Strong IT literacy skills
Nice to have:
- Experience with LC-MS, HPLC, GPC or other chromatography techniques
- Experience supporting REACH substance identity testing
- Regulatory food contact compliance testing experience
- Experience mentoring or training junior team members
- Experience managing client technical queries and investigations
Benefits
- Development and career opportunities around the Globe
- Client-facing technical work within a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment
About the Company
Intertek is a global network that ensures the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.
