Researcher Imaging Mass Spectrometry - Teddington, United Kingdom - LGC Group

LGC Group

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Teddington, United Kingdom

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Company Description ABOUT LGC NATIONAL LABORATORIES**:

LGC's National Laboratories deliver a range of expert science functions and services in partnership with the UK Government, business, healthcare, and academia.

We manage and operate several national laboratories on behalf of government agencies, such as the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML), MHRA Laboratories Team and National Reference Laboratories, as well as hosting the unique function of the 'Government Chemist'.

At the UK National Measurement Laboratory (NML) for chemical and bio-measurements, we deliver world leading measurement science to solve complex global challenges.

The job holder will deliver contracted work on the area of quantitative imaging and single cell analysis.

She/he will also work closely with the Principal Chemical Metrologist and Statistics team to support improved processes for emerging areas of metrology including, but not limited to uncertainty calculations, workflow improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Daytoday of research and development work
Liaison with Project Managers, Principal Scientists, Lead Researcher and research collaborators to ensure that imaging and single cell project work is delivered according to agreed specifications for quality, time and budget
Liaison with Principal Chemical Metrologist and Statistics team to ensure that improved processes for emerging areas of metrology including, but not limited to uncertainty calculations, workflow improvements, are in place.
Preparation of reports and scientific publications with mínimal input from Principal Scientist
Presentation of work at scientific conferences and meetings.
Development of project work within International Metrology Programmes

Qualifications Knowledge, Experience and Technical Skills**- Enthusiastic and innovative scientist with a strong desire to develop their own technical skill set and support the development and delivery of the team's research portfolio.

Experience on key statistics tools
Metrology background with regards to method validation, measurement uncertainty calculation (highly desirable)
Strategies for single cell analysis (desirable)
Experience with imaging techniques (desirable)
Selfreliant and selfmotivated but team player
Ability to display good organisation and communication skills, both oral and written
An appreciation of the importance of working within a quality system and knowledge of good laboratory practice
Ability to deliver work within timescale & budget
Methodical approach to work
Excellent attention to detail

Person Specification
The job holder will be able to demonstrate the following behaviours in line with LGC's values:

Passion, Curiosity, Integrity, Brilliance, Respect

Additional Information ABOUT LGC**:

OUR VALUES
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

LGC strongly believes that every job applicant and employee should be valued for their individual talents regardless of age, disability, race, color, ethnic or national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion, or belief.

Short listing, interviewing and selection will always be carried out without regard to gender, sexual orientation, marital status, color, race, nationality, ethnic or national origins, religion or belief, age, or trade union membership.

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