Scientist

• Working within the Wastewater Inorganics Laboratory
• Support intelligent supplier via understanding of analytical services
• Operating within a team of 12 to 35 with no budget control or direct reports.
• Support implementation of new equipment/improved techniques from own team.
• Support ongoing workloads and projects within Scientific Services
• Initiate equipment maintenance and repair
• Undertake investigation of anomalous results under analytical quality control

This role is not eligible for the visa sponsorship

• IT and LIMS skills
• Demonstration of Competent person status, including fully compliant CPD. – add a line about this being preferential
• Best practice integration and continuous improvement
• Proficient analyst status in a variety of analytical techniques within the team covering a minimum of 3 methods
• NVQ/QCF Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant scientific discipline in line with entry to Membership of a relevant scientific professional body such as the Royal Society of Chemistry
• Scientifically adept with recent practical laboratory skills - across a variety of team methods
• Essential communication, influencing and interpersonal skills within team
• Good understanding of ISO 17025, ISO 5667 and all other related regulatory requirements such as MCERTS
• Understanding of Laboratory Health and Safety.

Salary - £33,355

We’ve got a lot to offer. You’ll be part of a thriving FTSE 100 company and will enjoy a range of core benefits that reflect your value and value contribution.

We rely on every employee to ensure our customers receive the best possible service, day in, day out. In return, we ensure that you will be well rewarded for your efforts, from an excellent salary through to development opportunities that will really kick start a thriving career here at UU.

• A generous annual leave package of 26 days, which increases to 30 days after four years of service (increases one day per year), in addition to 8 bank holidays
• Enhanced parental leave schemes
• A competitive pension scheme with up to 14% employer contribution, 21% combined, and life cover
• Up to 7.5% performance-related bonus scheme, as well as recognition awards for outstanding achievements
• EVolve Car Scheme
• Mental health first aiders
• MORE Choices flexible benefits
• Wealth at Work courses
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Deals and discounts
• Salary Finance
• A comprehensive healthcare plan through our company-funded scheme
• Attain competency under a continuing professional development process
• MyGymDiscounts - gym and wellness benefit that offers up to 25% off on gym memberships and digital fitness subscriptions