Analytical Chemist
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 01 Hydref 2024 |
|---|---|
| Cyflog: | £27,210 i £28,400 bob blwyddyn |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 22 Hydref 2024 |
| Lleoliad: | Lowestoft |
| Cwmni: | Government Recruitment Service |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | 371170/1 |
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In this role you will develop experience and expertise in analytical sciences and techniques to analyse an array of hydrocarbon compounds, including measuring their concentrations in marine environmental samples. You will be expected to contribute to the meeting of project delivery deadlines and to ensure that our laboratories operate to consistently high levels of Quality standards (ISO/IEC17025; UKAS accreditation).
We are a dynamic team delivering on an exciting portfolio of high-impact science and work which we continue to develop and grow including areas of Research and Development (R&D). We are seeking an analytical chemist who will be passionate about their work and will be a dedicated, committed scientist looking for a long-term career path. There will be opportunities to develop and grow with the role and to contribute to impactful and interesting science as part of an inclusive and friendly team.
The data you produce will be related to the measurements of contaminants in the marine environment, as part of Cefas’ vision of providing science and evidence that governments need to create clean, healthy, sustainable seas as part of a blue future.
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
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Based at our Lowestoft site, most of your time will be spent working in a laboratory environment, in regular communication with the Hydrocarbons Technical Manger and Principal Scientist. The main duties and responsibilities of this post include:
- Analysis and reporting of samples for hydrocarbon compounds in the marine environment;
- Laboratory housekeeping and management;
- Calibration of instruments and maintaining records;
- Co-ordinating project delivery and sample preparation;
- Operation and maintenance of complex instrumentation (Spectrofluorimeter, Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry, Gas Chromatography-Flame Ionisation Detector);
- Troubleshooting and problem solving;
- Delivery of quality assured data;
- Working in accordance with formal quality systems (ISO/IEC17025, UKAS accreditation) and helping to maintain standards of accreditation; and
- Innovating and developing new methods and improvements
In addition, Cefas reserves the right to ask staff to take on additional duties and responsibilities which are commensurate with their grade. Team Leaders and management will have a discussion with staff to explain the changes that are to be made. A new job description will be issued if required.