Toxicology Scientist

CK Group – Toxicology Scientist

CK Group is recruiting a Toxicology Scientist to join a forensic testing organisation based in Warrington on a permanent, full‑time, onsite basis. The role requires Monday to Friday daytime hours.

In this role, you will provide expertise, technical and practical support to the toxicology analytical team to facilitate the smooth running of the laboratory, including instrumentation maintenance, troubleshooting, validation work and implementation of new methods.

• Ensuring equipment is maintained to specific schedules and monitoring the functioning of the equipment according to SOPs, recognising any problems and taking prompt remedial action to minimise equipment downtime.
• Calibrating equipment and instrumentation according to SOPs and ensuring up to date records are maintained.
• Interpret the data and prepare results to contribute to reports.
• Assist the toxicology laboratory operational workflow.
• Appropriately handle and record the drug reference standards in compliance with the laboratory's Home Office controlled drug licence.
• Deliver training to junior analytical team members when required.

• Good understanding of drug extraction techniques, notably LLE and SPE.
• Thorough understanding of chromatographic techniques (such as HS‑GC‑FID and LC‑MS/MS).
• Experience troubleshooting LC‑MS/MS instrumentation, both hardware and software.
• Strong understanding of good laboratory practice including ISO
  17025 and anti‑contamination protocols.
• Technically minded and able to problem‑solve effectively.
• Familiarity with AB Sciex, Thermo and/or Waters equipment.

It is essential that applicants hold entitlement to work in the UK and have been UK residents for the last five years.

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