Senior Assistant Scientist - Exeter, United Kingdom - Environment Agency

Environment Agency

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Exeter, United Kingdom

2 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Number of jobs available- - Region- South West

City/Town
Exeter

Building/Site

NLS Starcross Lab Exeter, EX6 8FD

Grade

Staff Grade
Post Type
Permanent

Working Pattern

Full Time

Role Type

Science

Salary Minimum £25,04

Job description
As part of the Environment Agency, you will have the opportunity to help create a better place for people, wildlife, and the environment.

We are currently looking for a Senior Assistant Scientist to work within National Monitoring - Monitoring Laboratories based at Starcross.

The Starcross Laboratory provides analysis of environmental samples to support the Environment Agency's regulatory responsibilities using a wide range of analytical techniques.

As a Senior Assistant Scientist in the Starcross Organics Team, you will be required to supervise the day-to-day activities of the Assistant Scientists within in the team, monitor and prioritise workload and provide training for both new and existing members of the team.

You will also have opportunity to use your technical knowledge and trouble-shooting skills by supporting the section Scientists in a variety of tasks form investigating routine instrument issues to implementing improvements to analytical methods.

You will play a key role in the maintenance of our internal quality systems, including maintaining documentation, monitoring method Bias/RSD performance and carrying out non-conforming work investigations in line with our ISO/IEC 17025 accreditation.

You will actively promote health, safety and wellbeing ensuring provision of safe working practices in line with Environment Agency guidance

The team
You will be part of the National Monitoring
Monitoring Laboratories, providing analytical services to both the Environment Agency and a variety of external customers. You will be based at Starcross laboratory as a member of the Organic Chemistry Team. The team currently consists of 24 staff members, analysing environmental water samples using a variety of techniques.

As well as routine analysis the section is also required to provide bespoke methods depending on EA requirements.

Experience/skills required
Ideally you will be educated to degree level or equivalent and/or have proven experience of working in a laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025.

You should have a thorough understanding of the analytical techniques involved in the analysis of environmental samples.

You must enjoy working in a busy, fast paced team environment, often under pressure to achieve results against many conflicting priorities.

You must be confident in using a risk-based approach to make sometimes quick decisions, often without the input of your Scientist or Team Leader.

You will need to demonstrate the key capabilities:
Manages Self
Achieves Results
Quality Procedures
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience

Contact and additional information
The role is based on a 37 hour week working Monday to Friday.

We support flexible working hours and practices to help you strike a good balance between your work and personal life.

You'll have access to a Local Government Pension scheme and other employee benefits.
Our Starcross laboratory is well served by public transport links and free staff parking is available on site.