Analytical Geochemist - Nottingham, United Kingdom - Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)

Natural Environment Research Council (NERC)
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Analytical Geochemist
Environmental Change, Adaptation and Resilience

Location:
This role is based at the BGS headquarters in Keyworth, Nottingham

Grade:
UKRI Pay Band C


Salary:
salary is £25,702 to £27,938 per annum (depending on qualifications and experience)

Hours:
Full-time - 37 hours a week (some flexible working options may be available including a small amount of remote working, in line with BGS policy)

Contract type:
Permanent

Closing date: 16th July 2023

A great benefits package is offered, including an outstanding pension scheme (with an extremely generous employer contribution - on average 27% of your pay), 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to flexi-time


About the role


We have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and motivated analytical chemist, who can operate both independently and within a team of applied geochemists.

The post may suit but is not limited to recent graduates and it presents a great opportunity for ongoing learning and skills development.


Specifically, you will have responsibility for wet chemistry - developing chemical/geochemical knowledge and, in time, coordinate the dissolution of solid samples for subsequent elemental analyses, alongside development of specialist extraction methods e.g.

contaminated land, agricultural sectors. These tasks will support working safely and facilitate the integration of wet chemistry laboratory within the analytical instrumentation labs.


Instrumentation will involve the operation and development of an MP-AES instrument for specialised elemental measurements as well as other analytical equipment as required e.g.

water/soil chemistry.


It is possible that you will get involved in developing new analytical methodologies for deployment in a laboratory or field environment and it is also likely there will be opportunities for UK and/or international fieldwork.


About you


It is likely that you will have some oversight of the activities of BGS sandwich course students as they settle into their roles and you will need to be able to make informed judgements on their performance to be signed off as trained, as required by ISO.


Please note - you will be required to have the appropriate level of security screening/vetting required for the role. UKRI reserves the right to run or re-run security clearance as required during your employment.
Please also refer to the additional specific essential and desirable skills criteria for this post.


About us


The British Geological Survey (BGS) is an applied geoscience research centre that belongs to UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and is affiliated to the Natural Environment Research Council (NERC).

It is a world leading geological survey whose core mission is to advise government of science related to the subsurface and to undertake applied research to solve earth and environmental issues, both in the UK and globally.

It is funded directly by UKRI, as well as through research grants and private sector contracts.


We strive to promote equality and diversity across our organisation in order to continuously improve our scientific and organisational efficiency.

As such, we aim to have a workforce with employees from all backgrounds with people who are passionate about earth science and who share our dedication to work for the good of the environment and the benefit of society.


How to apply
Applicants are required to include a CV and covering letter outlining their suitability for the role. We would stress the importance of this paperwork in our selection process.


Analytical Geochemist:
Skills Specification

  • Criteria to be assessed at Shortlist 'S' and Interview 'I' Stage_

Qualifications

  • Essential_
  • First Degree in Chemistry (S)
  • Full driving licence for UK fieldwork (S)
  • Desirable_

Experience

  • Essential_
  • Although you may be a recent graduate with limited direct work experience, you will have relevant transferable skills (S&I)
  • Experience in coordinating data from laboratory instruments and awareness of quality assurance requirements (UKAS) for client output (S&I)
  • Work experience in a laboratory environment for a minimum of 12 months (S)
  • Desirable_
  • Experienced in fieldwork either UK or overseas (S)

Knowledge

  • Essential_
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint (S)
  • Experience in calibrating instrumentation for the analysis of environmental samples (S&I)
  • Knowledge of laboratory safe systems of work (S)
  • Operation and maintenance of laboratory equipment for environmental sample analyses to UKAS requirements (S&I)
  • Desirable_
  • Knowledge of GIS or statistical software (S)

Skills & abilities

  • Essential_
  • Effective written and oral communication skills (S&I)
  • Ability to work unsupervised (S)
  • Ability to work within a variety of teams and to participate as a team member (S&I)
  • Ability to train students (S)
  • Desirable_
  • Ability to empathise with the needs of the business and colleagues and relat
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