Senior ICP-MS Analyst Location – Bedford (On-site position) Sector – Environmental / Analytical Services Position – Permanent, Full-time Our client is an established analytical organisation with a state-of-the-art Bedford laboratory supporting large-scale environmental monitoring programmes and complex analytical projects. They are looking for an experienced Senior Analyst with strong ICP-MS experience to join their Inorganic Chemistry team. The role: * Operate and maintain ICP-MS and CV-AFS instrumentation, including routine troubleshooting and preventative maintenance. * Lead method development, validation and optimisation for environmental samples and emerging analytical requirements. * Review and interpret complex analytical data, investigating anomalous results and non-conformances. * Ensure analytical work is completed to the required quality, regulatory and UKAS standards. * Manage analytical workflows and scheduling to support the timely delivery of results. * Provide technical guidance, supervision and mentoring to analysts and extraction chemists. * Work with project teams and clients to develop appropriate analytical programmes. Suitable applicants: * The key requirement for this position is strong practical experience operating ICP-MS instrumentation within an analytical laboratory environment. * Proven ICP-MS and CV-AFS experience, including instrument troubleshooting and maintenance. * Experience of method development, validation and optimisation. * Experience working within an accredited analytical laboratory and familiarity with UKAS quality systems. * Experience with environmental samples and knowledge of environmental contaminants/regulatory testing. * Familiarity with LIMS and analytical data review. * Experience with Agilent instrumentation/software would be advantageous. * BSc in Chemistry or a related discipline, or equivalent industrial experience. The opportunity: This is an opportunity to take a senior, hands-on position within an established Inorganic Chemistry team, combining technical analytical work with method development, team leadership and technical mentoring. The role offers the opportunity to develop into a senior technical or management position, with increasing responsibility for analytical programmes and client-facing projects. Permanent, full-time position based on-site in Bedford