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The role
Applications are invited for a Research Assistant in the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering to join a project looking at the issue of counterfeiting in tablets.
This project aims to understand how a novel mass spectrometry process can be used to screen tabletted medicines to protect the public from potentially harmful fake medicines.
The appointee will join a diverse and impactful School in an internationally recognised University with a growing global reputation in analytical chemistry and mass spectrometry.
About you
The successful candidate will have a degree level chemistry qualification and prior experience of laboratory work. They must be able to work safely in a chemistry laboratory with awareness of writing risk assessments and COSHH documentation.
They must be able to work in a fast-paced environment, and it is essential that they have experience in mass spectrometry and specifically ambient ionisation mass spectrometry (preferably using an atmospheric solids analysis probe system). An understanding of numerical data analysis will be an advantage as will experience of writing scientific reports.
The post is offered full-time. The post-holder will need to be present at the University’s Stag Hill campus to undertake laboratory work for at least 4 days/week.
How to apply
To apply to this post, please send your CV and a short 1-page cover letter explaining:
- Your experience of working safely in a chemistry laboratory environment
- You history of mass spectrometry and especially experience with ambient ionisation
- Your motivation for joining the project
Interviews will be held on Friday the 4th of July.
Further details
For more information and to apply online, please download the further details and click on the 'apply online' button.
In return we offer a generous pension, relocation assistance where appropriate , flexible working options including job and blended home/campus working locations (dependent on work duties), access to world-class leisure facilities on campus, a range of travel schemes and supportive family friendly benefits including an excellent on-site nursery.
The University of Surrey is committed to providing an inclusive environment that offers equal opportunities for all. We place great value on diversity and are seeking to increase the diversity within our community. Therefore we particularly encourage applications from under-represented groups, such as people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic groups and people with disabilities.