29592 - Assistant Scientist
| Posting date: | 24 September 2024 |
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| Salary: | £22,754 to £22,754 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 October 2024 |
| Location: | Reading, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 5 days per week |
| Company: | Environment Agency |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 29592 |
Summary
At the Environment Agency we work to create better place for people and the wildlife and support sustainable development. We are an evidence-based organisation and we monitor the environment to enable us to make informed decisions.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
We are looking for an Assistant Scientist to assist in the cleaning and maintenance of a wide range of water quality monitoring equipment. In addition, you will assist in the operation of our quality assurance system.
The high-resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The team
The National Water Quality Instrumentation Service provides support to instrument-based water quality monitoring undertaken.
We deliver a service that underpins the Environment Agency’s regulatory responsibilities. We are playing a central role in the development and expansion of real time water quality monitoring.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person. Preference will be given to those with laboratory or workshop experience.
You should have an interest in science or engineering.
Be open and willing to learn.
Have good communication skills.
Be a team player
GCSE English, maths, and science would be an advantage but not essential.
All training will be provided.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
We are looking for an Assistant Scientist to assist in the cleaning and maintenance of a wide range of water quality monitoring equipment. In addition, you will assist in the operation of our quality assurance system.
The high-resolution evidence produced is vital if we are to better understand our water environment.
The team
The National Water Quality Instrumentation Service provides support to instrument-based water quality monitoring undertaken.
We deliver a service that underpins the Environment Agency’s regulatory responsibilities. We are playing a central role in the development and expansion of real time water quality monitoring.
The Environment Agency are fully committed to inclusivity and equal opportunities, offering flexible work arrangements for all our vacancies. Join us in a diverse environment where every voice is heard and valued.
Experience/skills required
We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated person. Preference will be given to those with laboratory or workshop experience.
You should have an interest in science or engineering.
Be open and willing to learn.
Have good communication skills.
Be a team player
GCSE English, maths, and science would be an advantage but not essential.
All training will be provided.