We are looking for a candidate to join our team at Anthias Consulting, working alongside our senior consultant.

Job title: Consultant in Gas Chromatography & GC-MS (full or part-time)

Job summary: Working alongside our senior GC consultant you will be travelling to customer sites to deliver training, develop & troubleshoot methods, develop applications and perform instrument demonstrations in Gas Chromatography, GC-MS and related techniques. 

Location: Office based in Cambridgeshire, UK but applicant can be based from home if preferred, being within easy reach of Milton Keynes is a bonus. Full-time job will involve approximately 4 days of travel per week to customers mainly in the UK, but also Ireland and possibly into Europe.

Key responsibilities and accountabilities:

• Plan, organise and deliver our RSC recognised Gas Chromatography training courses, this will involve writing presentations, maintaining course-related information on the website, marketing activities like writing news items, sending out literature, taking and organising bookings.
• Deliver both off-the-shelf and tailored training courses on Gas Chromatography & GC-MS hardware and software.
• Develop and troubleshoot GC & GC-MS methods. 
• Research and develop GC & GC-MS applications. 
• Perform manufacturer instrument demonstrations.
• Write reports on work done.
• Write company news items and maintain company contact database as required.
• Work to the company health and safety policy.

Requirements: 

• A background in Chemistry
• Applicant must have practical experience in Gas Chromatography and Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry.
• Self-driven, motivated individual with an analytical mind to be able to read and deploy what is required. 
• Strong drive to rapidly absorb and develop further technical skills and able to implement knowledge quickly, especially in demanding situations.
• Sufficiently mobile and flexible to spend multiple nights per month away from home with flexible working hours. 
• Must have a full UK driving license, own a car and be happy to use for business purposes – mileage will be paid at the HMRC AMAP rate. 
• Well presented and comfortable working with customers in different, unfamiliar environments. 
• Able to communicate clearly, listen to and answer questions from small to large audiences. 
• Must be adept in computer literacy, able to use Microsoft Office, internet and email.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who is looking for challenges and variety in their work, who enjoys making a difference and the satisfaction of seeing clients with improved confidence, knowledge and methods for their analysis. Competitive salary with opportunities for commission and benefits.

If you have the skills and personal qualities to suit this role, please email or send your covering letter and CV with current remuneration details for the attention of Diane Turner.