Assistant Scientist

at  Environment Agency

Region
South West
City/Town
Exeter
Grade
Staff Grade 2
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Analytical
Working Pattern
Full Time
Salary Minimum
£22,754
Closing Date:
05/11/2024, 23:55 hours
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
We have an opportunity to support the National Regulation and Monitoring as an Assistant Scientist at Starcross.
You will be required to use a variety of Inorganic techniques to analyse environmental freshwater, saline and effluent samples for Inorganic analytes. This, together with the data handling of results, will require you to have good team working skills and excellent attention to detail. You will be required to apply your analytical knowledge to support the team in ensuring compliance with the requirements of our quality management system.
You will need to be able to demonstrate that you can prioritise and plan your daily work within laboratory policies and procedures at all times.
There is an expectation that you will work towards becoming a Registered Scientist with the Institute of Science and Technology as part of your own development
You will actively promote health, safety and wellbeing ensuring provision of safe working practices in line with Environment Agency guidance. The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don’t just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.
The team
You will be part of the National Regulation and Monitoring that provides analytical services to the Environment Agency (EA) and external customers. Based at Starcross Nr Exeter, the team, of 24 staff, analyse environmental water samples for Inorganic analytes using a range of different techniques and instrumentation.
Experience/skills required
Ideally you will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have an understanding of working in a laboratory setting.
You must enjoy working in a busy team environment, often under pressure to achieve results. You must have knowledge of how quality management systems work, with the ability to apply this knowledge to deliver continuous improvements to the analysis of environmental samples.
You will be able to demonstrate your commitment to continuous professional development, for example by being, working towards, or willing to work towards becoming, a Registered Scientist with the Institute of Science and Technology (or similar).
Contact and additional information
The role is based on a 37 hour working week. You will be required to work these hours at the Starcross Laboratory. This is a non hybrid role.
There are 2 working patterns available Monday to Friday and Tuesday to Saturday. There is infrequent travel with this role, all work will be undertaken at Starcross, Exeter. There is potential for a offsite training course.
For further details please contact Andrew Welham email: Andrew.welham@environment-agency.gov.uk
Interviews for this role are scheduled to take place week beginning 11th November 2024
Competence 1
Communicates Effectively
Description
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
What do you think good communication in a team looks like and what are your strengths in this area.
Competence 2
Works in Teams
Description
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
What strengths do you bring to a team, and what are the most important aspects of working in a team.
Competence 3
Scientific Knowledge
Description
Applies acquired knowledge and experience to produce and interpret results from samples analysed in the chemistry/ microbiology laboratory.
Please can you provide me with an example of your knowledge of Inorganic chemistry.