Mass Spectrometrist

Agenda are recruiting for a Senior Scientist to join their client who are a leader in agricultural innovation and known for their breakthrough technology to work in the Analytical Methods and Metabolism team. You will be working within a highly collaborative team of technical experts you will apply your background in LC-MS to provide structural identification and insights to R&D project teams in support of the registration of sustainable crop protection products. Basic Requirements: * Degree or equivalent experience in chemistry, analytical chemistry, or a related discipline is essential. * Practical experience in HPLC method development and operation of LC-MS instruments for small molecule analysis. * Excellent attention to detail and the ability to apply analytical thinking to problem solving scientific experiments. * A knowledge of high-resolution accurate mass instrumentation and/or data interpretation would be beneficial. * Ability to work collaboratively as part of a diverse team to achieve project goals. * Experience of generating key insights from data sets. * Strong organisational and time management skills. * Active scientific participation and collaboration with colleagues in industry, contract research or regulatory agencies would be advantageous. * Knowledge of compound metabolism in the environment, plants or mammals would be beneficial. * Excellent oral and written communication skills in English. * Ability to quickly learn and apply new skills. Duties and Responsibilities: * Independently perform LC-MS analysis supporting the practical aspects of data generation to determine metabolite identification in samples across a wide range of complex matrices. * Using automated software workflows to process LC-MS data and contribute to updating our global analytical database. * Provide expert reviews of externally produced data sets and contribute to technical responses to CROs. * Ensure the smooth operation of our world-leading instrumentation suite, working with the team to provide routine maintenance and troubleshooting of analytical instruments, including Thermo Orbitraps and an Agilent Q-TOF. * Work collaboratively across experimental teams to provide technical assistance and facilitate transfer of technical knowledge internally and to external suppliers, where appropriate. Agenda and its clients only recruit people who are passionate about animal care and welfare, people with integrity who are honest and trustworthy and who have a great work ethic. To enable us to hire the very best people, we will conduct a comprehensive background and pre-employment screening, an essential part of Agenda's recruitment process