Bioanalytical Chemist

Company description:

Premier Foods is one of Britain’s biggest listed food companies, employing over 4,000 colleagues at 15 manufacturing sites and offices up and down the country. Many of our brands have been part of UK life for more than a century and you’ll find them in 94% of British households.

At Premier foods we believe in inclusion, authenticity and individuality. We aim to ensure all existing and potential colleagues are given equitable opportunities and are respected, valued and encouraged to bring their true authentic selves to work no matter who they are, what they look like, who they love or what they believe in. Our culture is one where everyone is welcome.

Job description:

As our next Bioanalytical Chemist, you will be responsible for undertaking routine HPLC, GCMS, and LC-MS/MS based analyses within the Bioanalytical mycotoxin section. Your role is to prioritise and organise the completion of work to assist the team in meeting customers' deadlines. Your remit is to undertake training to broaden knowledge of food analysis and analytical techniques.

You will be responsible for using LIMS for data entry and finding sample related information. Your day to day activities will include ensuring that all work complies with health and safety regulations, including COSHH. You will also be required to maintain laboratories in a safe, tidy, and clean manner, including basic HPLC maintenance. Your remit will be to ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the UKAS accredited quality system and to carry out work necessary to help maintain UKAS accreditation.

Within this role, there is an opportunity to assist in providing a mycotoxin testing service to Premier Foods Group and external clients.

Essential:

• BSc Chemistry or Food Science/Technology
• Solid knowledge and understanding of chromatography technique

Preferred:

• MChem/MSc Chemistry/Analytical Chemistry
• Experience of laboratory analytical work in a business environment using HPLC
• Experience of working in the food industry
• General interest in Food Chemistry and Food Technology (training can be given)

To you, it's about being a key team player in providing high-quality bioanalytical services. In this role, you'll be at the forefront of delivering accurate and reliable testing results to support Premier Foods Group and external clients.

• Company Pension
• The Hamper - our employee discount platform
• Flexible Working