Chemicals Assessment Scientist (Specialist) - 6194

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South East, Yorkshire and the Humber
Rotherham , Wallingford
Red Kite House, Templeborough
Staff Grade 5
Permanent
Full Time
Science
£33,990
We are recruiting for a scientist to assess information on the effects, fate and exposure of chemicals. You will make scientific decisions about whether they pose an environmental hazard or risk. Working closely with staff at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), you will:

• review and provide comments on draft decisions on chemical testing prepared by the European Chemicals Agency;
• help draft UK hazard classification dossiers on specific substances under the CLP Regulation;
• review hazard classification proposals from other countries; and
• review, interpret and summarise technical data submitted by chemical companies and others in response to our requests.
The Chemicals Assessment Unit supports the UK Competent Authority for the REACH and CLP Regulations. We provide dedicated technical expertise to assess the environmental hazards and risks of industrial and consumer chemicals (anything from soap fragrances to flame retardants that prevent laptops catching fire).

We can propose risk management actions where we think risks are not being properly controlled. We work with UK Government, European and global partners (including the chemical industry and other regulators).
You pay attention to detail and will need to be confident about critically analysing complex scientific and numerical data quickly.

A degree level of education (or higher) in environmental sciences, chemistry or other appropriate scientific disciplines such as biology is a requirement for this role.

In addition you will require excellent report writing, goodtime management and organisational skills to ensure all deadlines are met.

Some knowledge of environmental fate and ecotoxicology is ideal, but you will otherwise have an awareness of the principles of chemical hazard and risk assessment, perhaps from PPC, contaminated land or landfill assessment work.
Closing Date: 30th August 2017 at 23:55 hours

This is a permanent role. It is office-based and can be located in Wallingford or Rotherham. The successful applicant may sometimes have to travel for meetings across the UK, and may be required to travel abroad occasionally.

Further information can also be found within the candidate pack that accompanies this vacancy.

For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Steve Dungey (CAU manager) on Tel: 02030259764 or email steve.dungey@environment-agency.gov.uk.

Interviews for this role will be conducted during week commencing 25th September.

Please note all successful applicants must undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) checks prior to commencement of employment. This includes a basic criminal records check.

30/08/2017, 23:55 hours

Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
What level and type of experience would you bring to us in a scientific field that is relevant to the environmental risk management of chemicals?
Data and Information Management
Give an example of when you have had to analyse and interpret data and present it in a useable format for someone else to make a decision
Achieves Results
Tell us about a challenging goal that you set yourself and the steps that you took to achieve it
Influences and Persuades Others
This will be assessed if your application is progressed to the interview stage. Please disregard this question and continue with your application
Takes Decisions and Solves Problems
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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.

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This Vacancy is closed to applications.