As Analytical Senior Scientist at Epoch your core functions will be: Analytical Development

• Provide scientific leadership as a subject matter expert in analytical chemistry, supporting R&D process development and related technical activities
• Oversee the operation, maintenance, and performance of GC-FID and GC-MS systems to ensure reliable purity analysis and impurity identification
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues with GC-FID/MS equipments
• Design and develop new analytical methods to determine the molecular composition of incoming feedstock (i.e. waste plastics)
• Characterise and quantify trace-level impurities in finished products
• Expand external analytical capabilities by engaging with third-party laboratories, evaluating technical capabilities, and verifying data quality using blind standards for both routine and specialised analyses
• Procure new analytical instruments, consumables, maintenance parts, and reference standards.
• Monitor advances in analytical techniques and technologies to ensure the group remains at the forefront of analytical best practices

Communication and reporting

• Maintain comprehensive records, including experimental data, observations, and outcomes, following documentation protocol
• Author and update validated analytical methods SOPs
• Prepare and deliver weekly project updates
• Effectively communicate analytical results and implications to the research team and the commercial team
• Maintain thorough and accurate documentation of experimental data, observations, band results in accordance with established protocols

Essential Qualifications:

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Analytical Chemistry or Organic Chemistry
• Minimum of 5 years of industrial experience in an analytical laboratory, including method development and routine analysis
• Proficiency in troubleshooting, repairing, and performing routine maintenance on GC- FID/MS
• Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines
• Solid understanding of laboratory safety standards and best practices
• Proficiency with standard IT software and GC analytical software
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Willingness to work in a hands-on, laboratory-based role

Desirable

• Advanced degree in analytical or organic chemistry with substantial experience characterising complex mixtures across multiple analytical platforms
• Working knowledge of HPLC, LC-MS, ICP, TOC, TN, and NMR
• Experience performing analyte derivatisation for GC analysis
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, R&D-driven environment

Benefits Epoch Biodesign offers a comprehensive benefits program. At the moment this includes:

• A generous allowance of 30 days paid holiday (plus the usual 8 bank holidays)
• Meaningful EMI Share Options
• A non-contributory pension of 9% employer contribution
• Optional company covered private medical insurance with Vitality
• Group Income Protection
• Group Critical Illness
• Flexible working around the core times of 10am to 4pm
• Cycle to work scheme
• The opportunity to be part of building something remarkable

On-the-job perks:

• Complementary fresh fruit, coffee, tea and snacks
• Onsite gym
• Various staff social activities

And we’re continuously reviewing and enhancing our benefits and work environment.