Senior Assistant Scientist 33495
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The Environment Agency is fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We dont just talk about diversity; we seek it embrace it and live it for the benefit of our staff our communities and our environment.
If you have experience of analytical chemistry within a laboratory setting and a passion for the natural environment this is an exciting opportunity. We are looking for a motivated person with relevant experience and skills to come and join us as a Senior Assistant Scientist within the Metals/Quality Solutions (QS) team within Growth Permitting & Monitoring at our Monitoring Laboratory based at Starcross near Exeter.
You will be required to:
- Work within a team to deliver a high-quality analytical service to defined time cost and quality targets
- Co-ordinate the activities of Assistant Scientists: monitoring and prioritising workload providing technical support and training for the team.
Work alongside Scientists to improve existing methods and develop new when required.
Analyse environmental water samples for metal analytes using a range of techniques and instrumentation and work within the QS area preparing quality solutions and calibrating laboratory equipment.
Identify root causes and rectifying technical issues using knowledge and problem-solving skills.
Ensure your work meets the standards expected of an ISO17025 accredited laboratory. This includes maintaining documentation monitoring method performance and carrying out non-conforming work investigations. - Use a range of software to communicate store analyse and approve data.
Actively promote health safety and wellbeing ensuring provision of safe working practices in line with Environment Agency guidance.
All EA employees are expected to participate in incident response and will receive relevant training and support to identify an appropriate role which suits their own personal circumstances. This may attract an additional payment and full training will be given.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
