Scientist 33075

We really do value a diverse workforce. We want to be an organisation that represents modern Britain and all the communities we serve. We want everybody to feel included fairly treated and duly recognised for the contribution they make.

The Environment Agencys Monitoring Laboratories are accredited to ISO/IEC17025 and include 3 sites across the country- Leeds Brampton and Starcross. This role is based at our Leeds site which analyses a variety of environmental samples from fresh water to contaminated land samples. We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated person with the relevant experience to join the team based at the Leeds laboratory. You will be directly contributing to the Environment Agencys core responsibilities whist working with a team carrying out analysis.

Your main duties will include:

-Working within and supporting a team in delivering a high-quality analytical service to defined time cost and quality targets.

Improving existing methods and working alongside technical specialist to develop new ones when required.

-Analysing samples using a variety of extraction techniques and state of the art instrumentation.

-Interpret scientific data and provide technical a service to both internal and external customers.

-Identifying root causes and rectifying technical issues using your knowledge and problem-solving skills.

-Ensuring Health and Safety procedures are adhered to at all times for you and your team.

-Training supporting and developing less experienced members of the team.

-Ensuring all work meets the high-quality standards expected of an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory and encourage a culture of continuous improvement.

This role will be a Monday to Friday work pattern. 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 personal circumstances.