At the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) for chemical and bio-measurements, we deliver world-leading measurement science to solve complex global challenges.
Within the NML, the Inorganic Analysis team is involved in a range of national and international research projects. They establish reference methodologies, high-accuracy calibration, measurement services, and guidelines that support LGC’s position as the NML. The team also performs contract research and development projects for a broad spectrum of clients in the public and private sectors. Their setup includes an extensive variety of mass spectrometric techniques for elemental analysis, nanomaterials characterization, organo-metallic speciation, isotope ratio measurements, and solid sampling and imaging applications. Instrumentation includes particle tracking analysis, multi-angle dynamic and static light scattering, elemental analyzer-IRMS, ESI MS/MS, and ICP-MS (single and triple quadrupole, magnetic sector, time-of-flight, and multi-collector) paired with LC, GC, asymmetrical flow field-flow-fractionation (AF4), gravitational field-flow-fractionation, and laser ablation.
The job holder will support the creation, improvement, and validation of analytical methods to aid NML work. This role focuses especially on quantitative LA-ICPMS imaging and single cell ICPMS analysis. They must apply advanced instrumental techniques and use various sample preparation methods, with training provided.
Key responsibilities
Candidate specification
This is an excellent development opportunity for a candidate to further develop their career in the field by working with and receiving appropriate training from world-recognised experts.
The successful candidate will have at least a PhD Degree (or equivalent experience) in chemical or analytical sciences. They should have an interest in or experience using hyphenated ICP-MS for quantitative imaging and/or single cell analysis. Training will be provided on specific instruments as needed for this role.
Knowledge, skills and qualities
The successful candidate will be able to showcase the following attributes:
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ABOUT LGC:
LGC is a leading, global life science tools company, providing mission-critical components and solutions into high-growth application areas across the human healthcare and applied market segments. Its high-quality product portfolio is comprised of mission-critical tools for genomic analysis and for quality assurance applications, which are typically embedded and recurring within our customers’ products and workflows and are valued for their performance, quality, and range.
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LGC Ltd ( www.lgcgroup.com ) is an international life sciences company working with customers in the government, academic, pharmaceutical, agricultural biotechnology, food, environment, security and sports sectors. LGC’s Grant Management Group (GMG) manages a number of research funding programmes on behalf of government departments and other large national health bodies, to improve NHS patient health and care. At the National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR) we enable and deliver world-class research that transforms people’s lives, promotes economic growth and advances science. We manage public investment in excess of £550 million per annum and provide bespoke expertise to charitable and commercial organisations to get the most out of their research funding. The NIHR Central Commissioning Facility (CCF) in Twickenham, based at LGC Ltd ( www.lgcgroup.com ), is one of NIHR’s Coordinating Centres and manages a number of research funding programmes on behalf of NIHR and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC). This role is based in the Systems Team at Twickenham.