As requested by Andrea Lini this is sent as an email with no attachement. Best regards, Francois FOUREL Product Manager - Stable Isotopes Micromass UK Ltd Floats Road Wythenshawe Manchester M23 9LZ UK Tel 44 (0) 161 718 4611 Fax 44 (0) 161 998 89 15 email: [log in to unmask] ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------- Job opportunity at Micromass UK: Application Chemist Micromass... the mass spectrometry people, are seeking to recruit a development and application specialist to work in the field of Stable Isotope Ratio Mass Spectrometry to join a multi-disciplinary team in Altrincham, UK. The rural location offers an excellent quality of life with easy access to the Cheshire countryside, Manchester city centre and three national parks each within two hours drive. THE COMPANY Micromass is the leader in the development, manufacture, sale and support of organic, inorganic, stable isotope and ICP mass spectrometers typically coupled with HPLC, CE, CEC, GC or EA systems. Our products supply a diverse market with a strong emphasis on Biotechnology, Pharmaceuticals, Clinical, Analytical, Environmental, Food analysis and Geological market sectors worldwide. THE ROLE We are entering an exciting growth period, backed by an extensive new product development program. As part of this expansion program Micromass UK Ltd are intending to recruit demo and application personnel with a view to rapidly enlarging their present stable isotope MS group. This challenging position will include instrument demonstrations in the factory, in other Micromass laboratories or on some occasions on a customer site as part of the instrument sales process. It will also involve providing a technical resource for analysing customer samples. Carrying out factory based and on site customer training courses. Contributing to the development of new training programs by writing course material and producing manuals and presentations. Provide applications support to customers. Ensuring compliance with the Micromass Quality System and develop and improve working practices/processes within the Applications Laboratory. The position will offer opportunities of overseas travel including international conferences and customer contact. QUALIFICATIONS The ideal candidate would have A degree in Chemistry or similar and in addition a higher degree or several years relevant experience gained in an analytical or pharmaceutical laboratory. Experience in separation science e.g. GC or LC or CE and experience in technical development of both classical dual inlet and continuous flow stable Isotope ratio MS is desirable. Candidates are expected to have excellent written and verbal communication skills and should be experienced with PC systems. The position is available now and will be based at Micromass' development, production and applications facility in Manchester UK. Micromass UK Limited offers a stimulating career path for able scientists and engineers with competitive salaries, pension scheme and 5 weeks annual holidays. Apply with full CV to: Andy Phillips Micromass UK Ltd, Floats Road Wythenshawe, Manchester M23 9LZ. Email [log in to unmask] Website: http://www.micromass.co.uk