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Hyper Recruitment Solutions

Research Associate

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Cambridgeshire, United kingdom

Freelance

24-02-2026

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Job Specifications

We are recruiting a Research Associate - LCMS to join a leading Pharmaceutical company in the Cambridgeshire area. As the Research Associate - LCMS, you will be responsible for providing practical LCMS support to Discovery Projects, working closely with colleagues across Chemistry and Biology.

This is an initial 12 month contract with possible extension.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

Your duties as the Research Associate - LCMS will be varied however the key duties and responsibilities are as follows:

As the Research Associate - LCMS, you will perform ASMS screening and confirmation to validate compound binding.
As the Research Associate - LCMS, you will support other LCMS screening assays to generate in-vitro activity data.
As the Research Associate - LCMS, you will optimise LCMS methods as required to support all analytical studies.
As the Research Associate - LCMS, you will run HPLC based physical chemistry assays.

Role Requirements

To be successful in your application to this exciting role as the Research Associate - LCMS we are looking to identify the following on your profile and past history:

Relevant degree in a role-related field of study, such as BTec, HND, BSc, or MSc.
Experience in maintenance, calibration, and use of LCMS systems, and a background in Analytical Chemistry.
A working knowledge and practical experience with analytical sciences software, such as Waters MassLynx.

Key Words: Research Associate / Analytical Chemistry / LCMS / HPLC / Protein Science / Cambridge / ASMS screening / in-vitro activity / chemical stability / QC / electronic lab notebook / Waters MassLynx / LCMS / Mass Spec / Mass Spectrometry

Hyper Recruitment Solutions Ltd (HRS) is an Equal Opportunities employer. We welcome applications from anyone who meets the role requirements. HRS exclusively supports the Life Science sectors, combining recruitment expertise with scientific knowledge to help you advance your career.

About the Company

Hyper Recruitment Solutions (HRS) is an award-winning Life Science recruitment consultancy, dedicated to supporting global partners. With over two-thirds of our team coming from STEM backgrounds, we understand the unique needs of the Life Sciences sector and are committed to fostering its growth. Founded and led by Ricky Martin, in partnership with Lord Alan Sugar, HRS brings extensive recruitment expertise, compliance knowledge, and commercial acumen to the table. We provide both permanent and contract staffing solutions, ... Know more