* Department: Scientific / Technical Science
Company Description
ABOUT LGC ASSURE:
LGC ASSURE is a business unit within LGC Group, bound together by the core purpose of “Science for a Safer World”. Our mission within LGC Assure is to provide intelligent assurance for our customers and their supply network, primarily in the global food and beverage sector. We achieve this through three primary product and service offerings: certification and standards, digital and data, and testing and science-based services.
Our core products in the food and beverage sector comprise:
BRCGS: Protecting brands with globally recognised supply chain assurance solutions, based in London – UK and Milton – Canada.
INFORMED: Delivering quality assurance through globally trusted testing and certification programs for banned substances, based in Cambridge – UK and Lexington – US.
Safefood360: A leading software provider covering all aspects of compliance, delivered by a team of experienced food industry experts based in Dublin – Ireland.
13 Month Student Placement Opportunity (aimed at applicants currently undertaking a relevant degree)
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
* You will be working to ISO 17025 quality systems and working alongside our experienced scientists you will be involved in routine sample analysis and method development.
* You will be using a variety of sample preparation and detection techniques including SPE, LLE, GCMS/MS and LC-MS/MS (including High Resolution Accurate Mass technology) to detect and identify a wide range of prohibited substances.
* In addition to routine screening services, you will also undertake a wide range of project work.
Qualifications
What we need from you:
* Studying towards a Degree in Chemistry, Analytical Chemistry or related subject
* Conscientious and meticulous in laboratory work
* Excellent time management skills and ability to work to tight deadlines
* Willing to get involved with new ideas and initiatives
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