Senior Assistant Scientist -16677
3
South West
Exeter
Various
Staff Grade 3
Fixed Term
Full Time
Science
£23,963 Pro-rata
We have an opportunity to support the National Monitoring – Monitoring Laboratories as a Senior Assistant Scientist at either Starcross or Exeter Science Park in the Inorganics team.
You will be required to carry out routine sample analysis and approval of results, to ensure delivery of our analytical services to defined time, cost and quality targets. You will be required to supervise the day to day activities of Assistant Scientists in the team, monitor and prioritise workload, provide technical support, training and assessment of competency of staff in analytical methods.
You will also monitor instrument performance, applying your technical knowledge to trouble shoot and liaise with the Team Scientists, manufacturers and engineers to resolve issues. You will assist with customer queries and communicate with our Customer Services Teams to ensure key analytical targets are achieved.
You will assist with the maintenance of our internal quality systems, including maintaining documentation, monitor Bias/RSD performance of our methods and carry 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.
You will be required to carry out routine sample analysis and approval of results, to ensure delivery of our analytical services to defined time, cost and quality targets. You will be required to supervise the day to day activities of Assistant Scientists in the team, monitor and prioritise workload, provide technical support, training and assessment of competency of staff in analytical methods.
You will also monitor instrument performance, applying your technical knowledge to trouble shoot and liaise with the Team Scientists, manufacturers and engineers to resolve issues. You will assist with customer queries and communicate with our Customer Services Teams to ensure key analytical targets are achieved.
You will assist with the maintenance of our internal quality systems, including maintaining documentation, monitor Bias/RSD performance of our methods and carry 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.
You will be part of the National Monitoring – Monitoring Laboratories that provides analytical services to the Environment Agency (EA) and external customers. Based at either Starcross or Exeter Science Park. You will analyse environmental water samples for Inorganic analytes using a range of different techniques and instrumentation.
Ideally you will be educated to degree level or equivalent and have proven experience of working in a Chemistry laboratory accredited to ISO/IEC 17025. Experience of working with Inorganics instruments is essential.
You must enjoy working in a busy team environment, often under pressure to achieve results. You must have an excellent knowledge of our quality management systems with the proven ability to apply this knowledge to deliver continuous improvements to the analysis of environmental samples. You will need to demonstrate the key capabilities; working in teams, communication, achieving results and technical knowledge..
You are, or have been working towards becoming a Registered Scientist with the Institute of Science and Technology (or similar) as part of your personal development.
You must enjoy working in a busy team environment, often under pressure to achieve results. You must have an excellent knowledge of our quality management systems with the proven ability to apply this knowledge to deliver continuous improvements to the analysis of environmental samples. You will need to demonstrate the key capabilities; working in teams, communication, achieving results and technical knowledge..
You are, or have been working towards becoming a Registered Scientist with the Institute of Science and Technology (or similar) as part of your personal development.
For further information please contact:
Andrew.welham@environment-agency.gov.uk or Toby.crimmins@environment-agency.gov.uk.
Andrew.welham@environment-agency.gov.uk or Toby.crimmins@environment-agency.gov.uk.
15/03/2021, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Up to 1 Year
Communicates Effectively
Listens and questions to understand and engage. Conveys information and ideas clearly, accurately and persuasively through speech and writing.
Works in Teams
Works co-operatively as part of a team to achieve common goals.
Achieves Results
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
Applies Analytical Knowledge and Experience
Applies acquired knowledge and experience to produce and interpret results from samples analysed in the chemistry laboratory.
Health Safety & Wellbeing
Making sure your own behaviour reduces risks to the health and safety of yourself and others.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.