About the Director
Mr Stephen Edwards MRSC MInstP
Stephen Edwards is the Director of UK LC-MS Services Ltd, an independent provider of mass spectrometry and UPLC support services across the UK, Ireland, and Scandinavia.
With over 20 years of experience supporting scientists, Stephen has built his career specialising in the service, repair, and optimisation of advanced analytical instrumentation.
Industry Experience
Stephen is manufacturer-trained, with extensive hands-on experience across a wide range of technologies, including:
- Single Quadrupole and Triple Quadrupole mass spectrometers
- Time-of-Flight (TOF) and QTOF systems
- Ion mobility mass spectrometry platforms
- UPLC and nano-flow inlet systems
His background includes supporting both routine laboratory systems and highly specialised research instrumentation, providing a strong practical understanding of real-world laboratory environments.
Independent Expertise
After a decade working within the OEM environment, Stephen established UK LC-MS Services Ltd to provide:
- Independent technical expertise
- Responsive and flexible support
- Cost-effective alternatives to manufacturer service contracts
The company supports laboratories across clinical, academic, and pharmaceutical sectors, delivering installation, preventative maintenance, repair, and system optimisation services.
Where replacement components are required, only quality-verified, independently tested working assemblies or approved parts are supplied. Each component is selected with full technical understanding to ensure suitability, reliability, and system compatibility.
Professional Memberships & Accreditation
Stephen is a:
- Member of the Royal Society of Chemistry (MRSC)
- Member of the Institute of Physics (MinstP)
UK LC-MS Services Ltd is also SafeContractor accredited, demonstrating a commitment to high standards in:
- Health & safety compliance
- Risk management
- Safe working practices within laboratory environments
Approach
Stephen’s approach is grounded in both engineering expertise and scientific understanding:
- Focus on system performance, not just service completion
- Clear communication and practical, transparent reporting
- Independent advice based on real operating conditions
- Use of approved and verified components to maintain system integrity
- Commitment to reliable, consistent instrument performance
Supporting Science with Science
Stephen continues to work directly with customers in the field, maintaining a hands-on role in service delivery.
His focus is simple:
To provide reliable, expert support that enables laboratories to generate accurate and dependable data.
Independent Mass Spectrometry Service & Support
Looking for reliable, specialist support for your LC-MS systems?
UK LCMS Services Ltd provides independent service, repair, and technical support for mass spectrometry platforms across the UK, helping laboratories reduce downtime and maintain system performance.
Services Include
- Instrument servicing, maintenance, and repair
- Installation and system support
- Supply of independently tested working assemblies
- Technical troubleshooting and performance optimisation
We specialise in Waters mass spectrometry systems, with extensive experience across both legacy and current platforms, supporting a wide range of associated LC and MS instrumentation.
Why Choose UK LCMS Services Ltd?
- Independent expertise – direct access to an experienced engineer
- Reduced downtime – practical, solutions-focused support
- Tested spares – we do not supply unverified parts
- Extensive experience – over 20 years supporting LC-MS systems
Systems Supported
UPLC Systems
ACQUITY UPLC – Classic, H-Class, I-Class, M-Class, Premier, Arc
QTOF Systems
SYNAPT G2, G2-S, G2-Si, G2XS
Xevo G2, G2-S, G2-XS
Xevo G3 Qtof
TOF Systems
Xevo G2 TOF
LCT Classic / Premier
GCT Classic / Premier
Triple Quadrupole Systems
Quattro Premier XE
Acquity 3100/SQD/TQD
Xevo TQ MS / TQ-S / TQ-XS/ABSOLUTE
Get in Touch
If you have a service or repair requirement, please get in touch to discuss your system and how we can support you.
Terms
All services and supplied components are subject to UK LCMS Services Ltd Terms & Conditions.
