Senior Assistant Scientist Organics Screening - 32060

Overview

Conduct organic screening analyses with LC‑MS/GC‑MS, support ISO‑17025 lab, train staff and handle incidents.

Key Responsibilities

• incident response
• team mentoring
• iso compliance
• technical development
• methodology improvement
• problem solving

Tasks

-Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training, and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role. -You will be required to form close working relationships with less experienced members of the team and support them to learn and build their knowledge. -Ensure your work area adheres to the high-quality standards of an ISO17025 laboratory. -Work alongside the technical leads on any future developments within the Screens Team. -Implement improvements to existing methodologies. -Support the technical leads in investigating and finding solutions to sometimes complex problems.

Requirements

• lcms
• gcms
• iso17025
• screening
• communication
• organisation

What You Bring

-Experience in screening techniques and knowledge of organic substances and their impact on the environment -Able to articulate technical knowledge in a clear way that allows you to train and develop others. -Enjoy working in a busy environment, balancing priorities to achieve results. -Experience of investigating quality control breaches in a laboratory -Experience of working in a laboratory environment, preferably operating under ISO17025 quality management systems. -Strong communication skills to allow you to operate effectively in a team working environment -Good organisational skills and an ability to plan and prioritise your work to deliver key objectives -Become proficient in screening analysis techniques across a range of water matrices. -Knowledge and experience in LCMS and GCMS techniques.

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About Environment Agency

-Established to regulate and protect the environment, the agency plays a pivotal role in safeguarding natural resources. -With a mission to create a cleaner, healthier environment, it ensures proper management of water, waste, and air quality. -The agency works on diverse projects, from flood defense systems to energy-efficient infrastructure, enhancing public safety. -Key areas of specialization include water resources, marine protection, waste management, and sustainability in transport and utilities. -It operates across a broad spectrum of sectors, coordinating with governments and private entities to drive environmental improvements. -Notably, it manages complex flood risk programs and pollution control measures, often taking innovative approaches to problem-solving. -The agency is a cornerstone of the UK's environmental policies, ensuring compliance and setting benchmarks for future generations.

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Interview Process

-on‑site interview at the leeds laboratory in november