Research Scientist - Analytical Chemistry / Toxicology (Band 4 / HEO)

Updated: May 19, 2024 02:18 AM GMT

Health and Safety Executive

Buxton

The post will be based in the Health - Exposure and Control Group's, Exposure Measurement portfolio, in the Biological Monitoring team in Buxton.

The Biological Monitoring team undertake a significant amount of analytical service work, analysing human biological samples (mostly urine but also blood, breath and other matrices) for biomarkers of chemical exposure. Work will be focused on metabolites of organic chemical exposures; relevant analytical techniques include gas and liquid chromatography with mass spectrometry. You will undertake sample preparation, analysis and results reporting as well as routine maintenance and method development.

You will contribute to research projects for both HSE and commercial customers; you will need to design, plan and deliver research efficiently and with scientific rigour. You will need to be able to work flexibly within a small, hard-working cohort, making best use of instrument resources and delivering to defined turnaround times.

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